Rwandans Celebrates Tella’s Absence from Super Eagles Squad

The unavailability of Bayer Leverkusen attacker Nathan Tella from the Super Eagles’ 23-man squad has been welcomed in Rwanda. Tella was forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury, and his absence has been celebrated by Rwandan media outlet, The New Times.

The New Times featured Tella’s withdrawal as the lead story on its sports page, highlighting the significance of his absence for the Rwandan team. Tella’s injury has been seen as a boost for Rwanda’s chances against the Super Eagles in their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has promptly moved to replace Tella by calling up Jordan Torunarigha, who plays for Gent in Belgium. Torunarigha is the son of former Shooting Stars player, Ojokojo Torunarigha.

*Injury Update:*

– _Nathan Tella:_ Withdrawn from Super Eagles squad due to injury

– _Replacement:_ Jordan Torunarigha called up to replace Tella

The Super Eagles will face Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, March 21, in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. Tella’s absence may be seen as a setback for the Nigerian team, but coach Chelle will be hoping that Torunarigha can fill the void and help the team secure a vital win.