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- 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.
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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.
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.”@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.
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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Source: Legit.ng
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