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Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo denies ever rejecting Nigeria, clarifying he’s never had talks about playing for the Super Eagles amid ongoing speculation about his international future.
Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has set the record straight regarding his international future, denying widespread reports that he rejected an opportunity to play for Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
Adarabioyo, who is eligible to represent both England and Nigeria, made the revelation after helping Chelsea achieve a historic milestone in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
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The 27-year-old centre-back, who recently joined Chelsea and has quickly become a key figure in their defence, addressed the rumours in a candid video shared by popular photojournalist Pooja via Oma Akatugba.
When asked to clarify his international allegiance, Adarabioyo expressed surprise at the persistent reports linking him with a snub of Nigeria’s national team.
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He firmly denied ever turning down the Super Eagles, saying,
“So, both of those pieces of news are false.”
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“I’ve never turned down Nigeria and never had any conversations with them to say that I will be going to Nigeria,” he added.
The defender’s comments come after years of speculation that he had rejected invitations from Nigeria in favour of pursuing a place in the England national team.
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Adarabioyo insisted that no such discussions had ever taken place, making it clear that the reports were unfounded.
His statement is likely to reignite interest from Nigerian football fans and officials, many of whom have long hoped to see the talented defender don the green and white of the Super Eagles.
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With his future still open, Adarabioyo’s latest comments suggest he remains available for selection should the opportunity arise.
After helping Chelsea seal their impressive run in Europe with the historic title, the spotlight on Adarabioyo’s international future is set to intensify, with both England and Nigeria keeping a close eye on his next move.
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