AFCON 2025 Omission A Blow For Nathan Tella

Bayer Leverkusen star misses out on Super Eagles squad but club sees silver lining.

Bayer Leverkusen’s Nathan Tella was left out of Nigeria’s 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a disappointment for the 26-year-old who had hoped to return after injury.

Head coach Kasper Hjulmand said Tella’s absence is beneficial for Leverkusen, allowing him to remain with the club for upcoming Bundesliga fixtures.

The Super Eagles’ squad includes 10 new faces, with notable omissions such as Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong, and Benjamin Fredrick.