Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella confirmed that he is hoping for a chance to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria despite being born in the United Kingdom.
The former Southampton winger was born in Lambeth, South London, England, to Nigerian parents.
The 24-year-old didn't feature for any of the England national youth team set-up, and he is still eligible to play for Nigeria as things stand.
The former Southampton winger was born in Lambeth, South London, England, to Nigerian parents.
The 24-year-old didn't feature for any of the England national youth team set-up, and he is still eligible to play for Nigeria as things stand.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Nathan Tella is hoping for a Nigeria call having already made the decision to play for the Super Eagles.
— Naijafootballers (@9ja_footballers) October 3, 2023
Tella has a Nigerian passport, his parents are from Nigeria and he has always followed the AFCON matches with great interest. pic.twitter.com/tH3cNgQCBz
