The German Football Association announced Noah Atubolu’s call-up on Monday evening….
Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has expressed excitement following his call-up to the German national team on Monday, Soccernet.ng reports.
Atubolu got a call-up from the German Football Association to link up with Julian Nagelsmann and the rest of the German team on Monday.
Kader-Update ℹ️ Noah Atubolu ist für die beiden anstehenden Länderspiele nachnominiert und wird heute Abend im Homeground erwartet.
Oli Baumann kämpft heute mit Übelkeit, es ist noch offen, ob er am Dienstag mit der Mannschaft trainieren kann.#dfbteam ️ DFB pic.twitter.com/sphTQpgQ6m
— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) October 6, 2025
His invite was due to some uncertainty over Oliver Baumann’s availability for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland.
The 23-year-old’s call-up to the German senior team makes his chances of representing Nigeria a whole lot slimmer.
Recall that Atubolu was born to Nigerian parents in Germany, but he has played for the latter through the youth teams until now.
Following his call-up, he will no longer be eligible to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria if he plays even a few seconds for Die Mannschaft.
Nonetheless, Atubolu couldn’t be bothered about Nigeria or the Super Eagles. Rather, he is excited that he will get a chance to represent the country of his birth at senior level.
“I’m going to the national team with the hope of absorbing everything and learning. It’s a great honour for me to be on the German national team,” Atubolu said, per Inter news.
Why Noah Atubolu’s Call-Up Is A Big Blow For Nigeria
Noah Atubolu’s decision to represent Germany at senior level is a big blow for the Super Eagles, as he is a quality goalkeeper.
He is good with his feet, quick, and has a great command of his area. He is just 23 years of age, so there is still room for improvement.
Also, unlike Maduka Okoye, Atubolu would give Stanley Nwabali a big run for his money in the goalkeeping department for the Super Eagles.
Moreover, Nwabali will be 30 by next June, which means he does not have a lot of years in him anymore. With a goalie like Atubolu, that department would be secure for the next nine years at least.