Nigeria: 'I've Never Turned Down Nigeria' - Chelsea's Adarabioyo Clarifies International Future
- Following Chelsea’s 4-1 triumph against Real Betis in the final match of the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2025, defender Tosin Adarabioyo addressed questions about his international allegiance in a post-game interview.
- Adarabioyo addressed widespread misconceptions by denying he ever rejected Nigeria’s national team call-up, stating that reports claiming this were false.
- Born in England to Nigerian parents, Adarabioyo has played for England’s youth teams but remains eligible to represent Nigeria and is expected to decide soon.
- Adarabioyo clarified that he has never declined an invitation to play for Nigeria and indicated that, after prioritizing his club career last season, he now feels it is time to decide on his international future.
- His imminent decision could impact Nigeria’s plans, as the country is reportedly interested in securing him ahead of upcoming matches such as against South Africa.
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Super Eagles: Adarabioyo set to make decision on international future
Chelsea defender, Tosin Adarabioyo has declared that he will soon make a decision on his international future. Adarabioyo, 27, was born in England to Nigerian parents. The centre-back has represented England on 14 occasions between the U-16 and U-17 levels. He is, however, still eligible to represent Nigeria at full international level as he is yet to make his senior debut for England. There are reports the former Manchester City player turned d…
I've never turned down the opportunity to play for the Super Eagles - Chelsea's Tosin Adarabioyo responds to Super Eagles link .
Tosin Adarabioyo, a Chelsea defender, has denied claims that he refused a call-up to represent Nigeria, claiming unequivocally that he has never turned down the opportunity to play for the Super Eagles. The 27-year-old centre-back clarified the situation in a post-match interview following Chelsea's 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the UEFA Europa Conference League final. Addressing mounting concerns regarding his international future, Adarabioyo…
Tosin Adarabioyo Ready To Choose Between Nigeria, England For His International Future
Chelsea of England defender, Tosin Adarabioyo has served a strong hint that he will soon make an official announcement over his international future, Sports247 reports. Despite recent reports detailing that he had turned Nigeria down in preference for the country of his birth, England, the former Manchester City and Fulham centre back said he never made any announcement in that regard Read Also: Oluwayemi Delivers Triple Jump Gold for Team Ogun …
Tosin Adarabioyo clears the air on playing for Nigeria
Chelsea's defender, Tosin Adarabioyo has cleared the air about reports linking him to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the past. The centre-back was asked about the possibility of playing for the Super Eagles during the post-match press conference after Chelsea's victory over Real Betis in the final of the UEFA Conference League. He about representedland on 14 occasions between the U-16 and U-17 levels but is yet to break into the nationa…
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