Tosin Adarabioyo: Chelsea Star Drops Cryptic Post Amid Super Eagles Switch Saga

Tosin Adarabioyo: Chelsea Star Drops Cryptic Post Amid Super Eagles Switch Saga

  • The Nigerian Football Federation are working to secure Tosin Adarabioyo’s international allegiance
  • Adarabioyo has turned down multiple offers even after meeting NFF technical adviser Austin Eguavoen
  • The Chelsea star has dropped a cryptic post on social media which has raised Nigerian football fans’ hope

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has dropped a cryptic post on social media that has Nigerian football fans talking amid the international allegiance switch saga.

The Nigerian Football Federation have been on the case of many European players of Nigerian descent to switch their international allegiance and represent the Super Eagles.

Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Chelsea, Cobham, London, England.
Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Guiu during Chelsea's training ahead of Newcastle clash. Photo by Darren Walsh.
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Adarabioyo, who met Austin Eguavoen, is one of those whose cases the NFF have been active on in recent times but are yet to get a favourable response from the Manchester City academy graduate.

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Adarabioyo drops cryptic post

The former England youth international made a post on his official X account, which is telling and has got Nigerians camped in the comments section.

He shared pictures from Chelsea training ahead of the Carabao Cup Round of 16 tie against Newcastle United with the caption “Odogwu”, an Igbo word which means a strong man of charisma and prowess.

@Dezmond10 replied:

“As you don finally agree to play for Nigeria, you are qualified now to speak the language we understand.”

@saliu_ayomide replied:

“How far, Tosin, when are you coming back home to represent Nigeria? You & I know that the door to England is closed already. Stop wasting Time.”

@Aworiambassador wrote:

“You should switch nationality to Nigeria and represent the Super Eagles.”

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@oluyanimi wrote:

“Guy ! e for better make you kon play for Nigeria jeje, see now ademola lookman is about to be crown African footballer of the year. Just saying 🤷”

BSN Sports reported that the former Fulham star had agreed to the switch and will be named in the squad for the AFCON 2025 qualifier doubleheader against Libya in October.

Tosin was snubbed from the list, but he and Nigeria would be grateful he wasn't on it after the hostage saga ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, which would have been a bad introduction to the team for him.

Iwobi speaks on foreign players in Nigeria

Legit.ng reported that Alex Iwobi spoke about attracting foreign-born players to switch their international allegiance and represent the Super Eagles.

The former Arsenal academy graduate, who snubbed England for Nigeria at age 19, believes the national team winning trophies will make it appealing to dual nationals.

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Kevin Akpoguma laments Eagles snub

Legit.ng also reported that Kevin Akpoguma lamented Super Eagles’ snub after failing to earn a national team call-up for over a year despite impressive performances for Hoffenheim.

The former Germany youth international opted to represent the three-time African champions in 2020 and has eight caps, the last of which came in September 2023.

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Elijah Odetokun (Sports Editor) Elijah Odetokun is a Nigerian sports editor at Legit NG. He has four years of working experience at Daily Times Nigeria (August 2020 - September 2020), OmaSports (December 2020 - June 2021), El Futbolero (July 2021; September 2021- November 2021), and Sports Brief (November 2022 - July 2024). He holds a Bachelor of Agriculture (2021) from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta and a Diploma in Freelance and Sports Writing from the London School of Journalism. Reach him via elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com