Monday, April 27th 2026

Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has withdrawn from Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches


 Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has withdrawn from Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches
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 Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has withdrawn from Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe with Gent defender Jordan Torunarigha called up to replace him.

The replacement comes two days after the release of the final 23-man squad for coach Eric Chelle’s first assignments in charge of the Super Eagles.

“Camp update: Jordan Torunarigha has been called to replace injured Nathan Tella. We wish Nathan a quick recovery,” the Super Eagles posted via X.

Tella was an unused substitute during Bayer Leverkusen’s UEFA Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday and it has now been confirmed the that 25-year-old is nursing an injury.

 

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