KAA Gent defender Jordan Torunarigha has been handed an invitation for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
The centre-back will take the place of injured Nathan Tella in the 23-man squad.
The 27-year-old was initially included in the provisionally list but was excluded from the 23-man squad.
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“Camp Update: Jordan Torunarigha has been called to replace injured Nathan Tella. We wish Nathan quick recovery,” reads a short message on the Super Eagles X account.
Tella was named among the substitutes in Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 defeat to Bayer Munich on Tuesday.
Manager Xabi Alonso revealed after the game that he could be sidelined for this weekend’s Bundesliga clash with Stuttgart.
The Super Eagles will be away to the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali next week Friday.
Eric Chelle’s men will host the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Tuesday, March 25.
By Adeboye Amosu
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7 defenders 6 midfielders and 7 attackers,i will say we have a more balanced team..
Meanwhile,invitation of Jordan is well deserved…No more funny names from division 3 in our defence.Our team is stronger with Jordans addition,i don’t think we would miss Tella because we have Simon,Iwobi,Aribo who could slot into the right midfield and do a wonderful job..
Good-luck super eagles!
You replace a winger with a defender and you call it replacement?
That is settlement cos there was no gap in defense. Jordan has just been settled better put it that way.
Tella withdrawal created a gap in his area replace it with like player.
Simple!!!!
Good luck super eagles you all are coming out victorious
@ Greenturf, division 3 is already with Crawley, that is now irrelevant , who is the next meal ticket? I know say na papa, if you put junior….na you sabi.
Kelvin akpokuna should at least be considered, he is experienced and matured. He should replace leon balogun my guy