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Akpoguma: Why I decided to play for my ‘fatherland’ Nigeria instead of Germany

Hoffenheim centre-back Kevin Akpoguma has revealed the potential in the Nigeria national team swayed him to switch his allegiance away from Germany.

The defender, born to a German mother and a Nigerian father, has featured in a number of games for Germany at youth level.

His recent form in the Bundesliga has also been a talking point, making 18 league appearances for the Kraichgauer last season to help his side finish sixth in the campaign.

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Despite starring for German youth teams, the 25-year-old confirmed his desire to switch his allegiance to Nigeria in September.