2026 WCQ: Torunarigha replaces Tella in Super Eagles squad

Jordan Torunarigha has been called up to replace Nathan Tella in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Tella pulled out of the games due to injury.

The winger was named among the substitutes in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

Manager Xabi Alonso, however, revealed after the game that the winger was not fully fit for action.

“Camp Update: Jordan Torunarigha has been called to replace injured Nathan Tella. We wish Nathan quick recovery,” reads a statement on the Super Eagles X account.

Torunarigha is making a return to the Super Eagles after last featuring in the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

He has been capped once by Nigeria.

2026 WCQ: Torunarigha replaces Tella in Super Eagles squad