Hoffenheim Defender Kelvin Akpoguma Could Face Nigeria At Fifa U20s

Germany Under 20s manager, Frank Wormuth, has named Hoffenheim center - back Kevin Akpoguma in his roster for the upcoming Fifa Under 20 World Cup.

The Nigeria target is among the seven defenders that made the squad list along with teammate Grischa Prömel.

With seven caps for the Germany U20s, Kevin Akpoguma is the second most experienced player that will be traveling to New Zealand, behind Tim Kleindienst, striker with Energie Cottbus.

The 20 - year - old has won 1 game, drawn 3 and lost 3 while wearing the jersey of the German youth team.

Germany are in Group F of the tournament and will clash with Fiji, Uzbekistan and Honduras in the first round.

The winner of that group will face the runner up in Group E (which sees Nigeria pitted with Brazil, Hungary and Korea) at Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch  on June 11.

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