Super Eagles and Augsburg defender Felix Uduokhai has Revealed why he pick Nigerian over Germany. The centre-back is in line to make his debut for Germany following his maiden invitation for the games against Czech Republic, Ukraine and Spain this month.
According to him, he said: “My father was born in Nigeria, so I could have imagined playing for Nigeria. But I was born in Germany, grew up here and have also played in the German U national teams.” ” So I’m proud to have this chance in the senior national team now. ” ”The invitation to the national team makes me proud. My family and friends and everyone at FCA were really happy for me.”
“I am very satisfied with the development at FCA over the past year. When the call came from assistant trainer Marcus Sorg a few days ago, the joy was of course great.”
“The national team is a childhood dream for me. There is something very special about playing for the national team.” “I am therefore looking forward to the coming days. It is something special when my name is mentioned in a row with the other Augsburg national players Ulrich Biesinger, Helmut Haller and André Hahn. “
The 23-year-old is among the invited players for the to play against Sierra Leone.