Felix Agu has been officially cleared to represent Nigeria, following days of uncertainty regarding his international eligibility due to past appearances for Germany’s youth team.
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) brought an end to the speculation on Saturday, confirming that the Werder Bremen full-back is eligible to don the Super Eagles jersey.
The confusion stemmed from Agu’s previous involvement with Germany’s U21 side, prompting questions about whether he had already been cap-tied by the European nation.
“Felix Nnaemeka Agu confirmed OK to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The German Football Association has written to confirm that the player has never represented them in an official match at A and junior level. He only played 2 friendly matches for the U21 team in 2019. Welcome Felix,” read the official statement from the NFF.
The announcement ends days of speculation and social media debate that followed Agu’s inclusion in Nigeria’s 26-man squad, named by head coach Eric Chelle.
Concerns had been raised over whether Agu’s appearances for Germany’s youth team would preclude him from switching allegiance under FIFA regulations.
The clarification opens the door for Agu’s highly anticipated debut for Nigeria.
The 25-year-old, who has had an impressive campaign in the Bundesliga, notched three goals and one assist over 25 appearances this season.
His consistent performances at both ends of the pitch were instrumental in Werder Bremen’s domestic campaign and caught the attention of Nigeria’s technical staff.
For Agu, the opportunity to represent Nigeria is deeply personal.
Born in Germany to Nigerian parents, he has long expressed pride in his heritage, and this call-up represents the fulfilment of a lifelong dream.
His integration into the national setup comes at a time when Nigeria is seeking to reinforce key positions with players of both domestic and international experience.
Agu’s versatility—he can play both as a right-back and a left-back—offers valuable depth to the squad ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
With the eligibility issue now firmly behind him, Agu can focus solely on the challenge ahead: earning his first cap for Nigeria and making a lasting impact in green and white.
As the Super Eagles continue to shape their squad for future competitions, the addition of Agu offers both quality and a fresh sense of optimism.
