Lawrence Agyekum, currently on loan at Cercle Brugge from Red Bull Salzburg, has confirmed that he is eligible to play for the Super Eagles, thanks to his Nigerian mother.bet9ja.com The 20 year old midfielder, born in Ghana, revealed that he can represent either Ghana or Nigeria at the international level as he has yet to be capped by either country.bit.ly
In an interview, Agyekum expressed his love for both Ghana and Nigeria, stating, I have love for both countries and want to see them do well. While he follows both national teams closely, Agyekum is open to the possibility of playing for Nigeria, should the opportunity arise.bet9ja.com
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Lawrence Agyekum’s eligibility to represent the Super Eagles is exciting news for Nigerian football. With his background in top European leagues, he could be a valuable addition to the Nigerian midfield. His willingness to consider playing for Nigeria, despite being born in Ghana, offers the Super Eagles an opportunity to further strengthen their squad with young, talented players.
Agyekum joined Red Bull Salzburg in 2022 and has made four appearances for the Austrian Bundesliga club, along with 49 appearances for FC Liefering.bet9ja.com He is currently playing in the Belgian Pro League, where he is looking to gain more first team experience.
We believe the Nigerian Football Federation should move quickly to engage Agyekum and make him feel welcome in the Super Eagles setup. His versatility and experience in the Austrian and Belgian leagues could provide depth in Nigeria’s midfield as the team prepares for future international competitions.bet9ja.com
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Lawrence Agyekum, born to a Nigerian mother and [Ghanaian](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-tactics-and-analysis/) father, is eligible to either Nigeria or Ghana internationally.
Agyekum joined Cercle Brugge on loan from Red Bull Salzburg in search of more first-team opportunities.
The [midfielder](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/stadiums-and-facilities/) has played 49 [matches](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/sports-betting/casino-games/) for FC Liefering, Red Bull Salzburg’s second team, before moving to Belgium.
Despite being uncapped at the senior level, Agyekum is open to representing Nigeria if called up.
His current club, Cercle Brugge, plays in the Belgian Pro League, where Agyekum is looking to gain more experience.