Nathan Tella will not be part of the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers due to injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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His replacement is 27 years old centre back, Joshua Torunarigha of KAA Gent in Belgium.

The Super Eagles will now have 7 defenders in camp ahead of games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Nigeria play Rwanda in 8 days time in Kigali and return to play Zimbabwe in Uyo 4 days later as they seek to get back their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track.

 

Uche Dozie

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