Southampton winger Nathan Tella, who was born in England to Nigerian parents, has recently expressed his desire to play for the Nigerian national team.
Whereas he is eligible to represent both Nigeria and England, Tella has declared his hunger to explore the opportunity of wearing the Super Eagles jersey.
In an interview with OmaSports, the 24-year-old shared his reasons for leaning towards the Nigerian national team:
“I feel like it’s always been a big part of my life. I was born in London and I’ve been in England all my life, but at the same time, my parents and grandparents are Nigerian, so I feel like it’s the right route to go down, so I want to do something that makes my family proud as well.”
Tella also mentioned seeking advice from fellow players who have experience with the Super Eagles.
He said, “I’ve asked him [Joe Aribo] quite a bit, and at Southampton, I had Joe Aribo as well, so I spoke to both of them just to see what it’s like.
But obviously, I’ve been with Victor [Osimhen], and he’s been telling me what it’s like, so if I get the chance, I’ll love to play with him there.”
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Communicating his profound respect for the Nigerian National team, Tella applauded their ability and underscored his craving to challenge himself by playing close by the absolute best players in the country.
He plans to gain from them, work on his abilities, and make a significant commitment to the Super Eagles.
Nathan Tella’s choice to investigate the potential chance to address Nigeria isn’t just an individual decision yet in addition a genuine association with his family’s legacy. On the off chance that he at last joins the Super Eagless, it will be a critical second for both him and Nigerian football fans.
