Nigeria begins World Cup qualifiers this month and Tella is one of the players invited to play
Nigerian striker Nathan Tella has expressed his delight at receiving his first call-up to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers later this month, Soccernet reported.
On Thursday, coach Jose Peceiro announced the 23-man squad for the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mozambique and Lesotho later this month. And Bayer Leverkusen star Tella made his first appearance.
The 24-year-old right-winger was born in England to Nigerian parents. Therefore, he is eligible to play in the Three Lions and the Nigerian Super Eagles. However, he decided to wear green and white.
Terra’s dream finally came true as she was invited to the World Cup Qualifiers.
In a similar vein, the 24-year-old winger expressed his delight at being named for the first time.
“This is a great feeling and a great opportunity for me,” said Tella via Bayer Leverkusen Told. < /a>
“As a boy and as a soccer player, I dream of representing my country. And now I finally have that opportunity.” I can’t wait and I’m really looking forward to it. I am. ”
Tella has never attended a Super Eagles camp, but his clubmate Victor Boniface has attended many camps in Nigeria, so he should fit in easily.
Tella will look to give Samuel Chukwueze some competition on the right wing. He hopes to impress Peseiro and win the jersey before the African Cup of Nations begins in January 2024.
