Bayern Leverkusen flying winger, Nathan Tella has received his maiden call-up to represent Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has included the 25-year-old winger in his squad for these crucial games, marking a significant milestone in Tella’s international career.
Tella’s addition to the team comes as a direct replacement for the injured AC Milan forward, Samuel Chukwueze.
Former Southampton forward, born in England to Nigerian parents, recently expressed his eagerness to don the green and white colors of the three-time African champions.
He is a direct-playing winger, who creates, as well as scores goals.
He pledged his international allegiance to Nigeria, and will be expected to make his Super Eagles debut in 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe later this November.
He hit top form to help Burnley win promotion to the Premier League on loan from Southampton last season, Score Nigeria reports.
It was a form that earned him a big-money transfer to Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga this season.
He will follow the likes of Ademola Lookman and Semi Ajayi, who were born in England but have since opted to play for the country of their parents.
