SCORENigeria can exclusively report that Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella and FC Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi have made the Super Eagles final 23-man squad for must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Both Tella and Zaidu are making long-awaited return to the national team.
Tella, 25, made his international debut against Zimbabwe in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on November 19, 2023.
He played the first 45 minutes of the qualifier in Rwanda and has since not featured for Nigeria.
This season, he has scored two goals and made two assists in 19 appearances in the Bundesliga for champions Leverkusen.
Zaidu, on the other hand, last played for the country in the 2023 AFCON final against hosts Cote d’Ivoire in February 2024.
The 27-year-old leftback, who has won 22 caps for the Super Eagles, has been left out of the national team setup as a result of another long-term injury.
Super Eagles may not gamble on Fisayo Dele-BashiruSCORENigeria understands that coach Eric Chelle is most likely not to risk injured Fisayo Dele-Bashiru for the must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. On Thursday, the Lazio midfielder failed to make his comeback in a UEFA Europa League Round of 16 first leg tie at Viktoria Plzen of Czech Republic. He has ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Kanu’s son transfers to new Polish clubNwankwo Kanu’s son Sean has signed for a new Polish club. Sean, 19, signed the dotted lines for KS Dozamet with his proud mother, Amara, by his side. He previously featured for Gornik Polkowice, who play in the Polish third-tier league. The tall forward will hope to follow in the footsteps of his father who ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Match winner again Sadiq Umar earns top praiseSadiq Umar looks set to make the Super Eagles final squad for must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers later this month after he again grabbed the winner for Valencia and earn top praise. Sadiq fired the winning goal for Valencia at home against Real Valladolid Saturday night. The 28-year-old striker hit target in the 58th minute ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ EXCLUSIVE: Maduka Okoye to be or not to be for Super Eagles?SCORENigeria has learnt that the debate is raging over the inclusion of Udinese No 1 goalkeeper Maduka Okoye on the Super Eagles final squad list for must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Okoye has not played since December 7 after he underwent a hand surgery, but his return date was put at ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Rivers United close gap with NPFL leaders Remo StarsRivers United are now eight points adrift of Remo Stars after they pipped Niger Tornadoes, while the NPFL leaders fell 2-1 at Bendel Insurance. Rivers United have 46 points from 28 games, while Remo Stars are on 54 points. Match winner today for Rivers United is Samson Obi, who hit target in the 83rd minute. ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ 
