Former Southampton striker Nathan Tella has previously expressed a desire to wear the colors of his parents’ country
Bayer Leverkusen striker Nathan Tella will be called up to represent the Super Eagles for the first time in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reported.
Three-time African Cup of Nations winners Super Eagles will face Lesotho and Zimbabwe next week, but injuries to key players could pose selection challenges for head coach Jose Peseiro.
Unconfirmed reports from Nigerian media suggest that Tela is set to be a direct replacement for AC Milan striker Samuel Chukwueze.
Tella, a talented footballer born in England to Nigerian parents, has expressed a strong desire to represent the Super Eagles on the international stage.
“For the last three or four years I have always said that Nigeria is a big part of my life, even though I have always been an ‘England boy’ from London. It’s also. If I had the chance to play for Nigeria, I would gladly take it. “I’ve already told his parents and friends that I’m going to do it,” he said, according to Bild.
Negotiations are reportedly underway behind the scenes and the Super Eagles head coach is expected to include the 25-year-old winger in his squad for the upcoming matches.
The winger joined Bayer Leverkusen in the summer and attracted attention after helping Burnley return to the English Premier League while on loan from Southampton.
Tela’s addition to the national team is expected to add depth and excitement to the Super Eagles line-up as they prepare for matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
