Bayer Leverkusen, head coach Kasper Hjulmand says the club will benefit from Nathan Tella’s omission from Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Hjulmand, however, said the winger is disappointed to be left out of the squad.
Tella was one of the notable omissions from the Super Eagles’ 28-man squad released by head coach, Eric Chelle this week.
The former Burnley star was hopeful of making the list after recovering from the injury that sidelined for several weeks.
The 26-year-old will, however, have to wait before adding to his two caps for the Super Eagles.
“This is beneficial for Leverkusen, of course. But Nathan had hopes, real hopes,” Hjulmand said ahead of Leverkusen’s Bundesliga clash with Cologne.