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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Werder Bremen, manager Ole Werner has hailed Felix Agu\u2019s development following the defender\u2019s international recognition.<\/p>\n

The defender has been cleared to play for the Super Eagles after previously representing Germany at the youth level.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old has already linked up with his Super Eagles teammates for the Unity Cup tournament.<\/p>\n

Agu is now in line to make his first appearance for the Super Eagles against the Black Stars of Ghana on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Werner claimed playing international football will aid the full-back\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll experiences that players can have in their careers that go beyond club football are fantastic,\u201d said Werner as per Deichstube.<\/p>\n

\u201cFelix has developed well and had a brilliant season. After a short injury break, he came back strongly and was a key part of our final spurt because he was in top form.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Werder Bremen, manager Ole Werner has hailed Felix Agu\u2019s development following the defender\u2019s international recognition. The defender has been cleared to play for the Super Eagles after previously representing Germany at the youth level. The 25-year-old has already linked up with his Super Eagles teammates for the Unity Cup tournament. 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