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Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has recently named a blend of homegrown and foreign-based players to participate in the Unity Cup mini tournament, Soccernet.ng reports.
Felix Agu was officially invited to the Super Eagles squad for the Unity Cup, which marks his first senior call-up just days after pledging his international allegiance to Nigeria, having initially been invited only to train with the team.
Born in Germany to Nigerian parents, the 26-year-old previously represented Germany at U21 level, but he has now committed to wearing the green and white of Nigeria.
Why Felix Agu Stands Out
In the just-concluded 2024/25 Bundesliga season, Agu won more penalties than any other player. With three penalties won, Agu topped a list that includes some of the most dangerous attacking players in Germany, such as Nathan Tella, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, and Serhou Guirassy—all of whom managed only two each.
On the pitch, the Werder Bremen star often forces opponents into poor challenges with his clever movement.
Agu’s Commitment to Super Eagles
What makes Agu even more valuable is his hunger to represent Nigeria. After months of speculation, he made it clear that his heart lies with the Super Eagles.
In interviews earlier this year, Agu described a call-up to Nigeria as a dream come true, and it seems to be better timing with Chelle offering him that chance.
“To play on the national level was always a dream of mine, and I had to make half of the decision already because I played for the German under 21 team,” Agu earlier said to Oma TV.
“I did this to kind of keep this open, but I’ve talked a lot to Justin Njimah about playing for the national team and we think it would be like a dream come true to play for Nigeria.
“Also, it would put a smile on our fathers’ faces if we represent Nigeria,”
With the 2025 AFCON tournament and qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup happening soon, this mini-tournament is a perfect place for him to prove that his Bundesliga form can translate to the international level.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories.
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