- Bayer Leverkusen star Nathan Tella cited family reasons for pulling out of the Nigeria squad ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Bafana on Friday, 7 June 2024
- The midfielder is the second player to pull out of the squad after star striker Victor Osimhen was ruled out through injury
- Local netizens took to social media to voice their frustration with Tella while they believe the Super Eagles have options
Midfielder Nathan Tella ruled himself out of the Nigeria squad to face Bafana on Friday, 7 June 2024, due to family reasons.
Tella will miss the Super Eagles’ 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier match, marking Finidi George’s debut as Nigeria’s head coach.
Nigeria suffer another withdrawal
The NFF confirmed Tella’s absence via their Twitter (X) account:
According to the tweet, the Super Eagles have named a replacement for Tella, while star striker Victor …