‘Keep him away from Super Eagles!’ - Nigerians ask Eric Chelle to snub Tosin Adarabioyo after shocking blunder against Leeds

A viral storm has erupted online as Nigerian football fans unite in a fierce backlash against Tosin Adarabioyo, the British-born defender whose recent performance for Chelsea has sparked calls for him to be kept far away from the Super Eagles.

Adarabioyo’s defensive errors were key in Leeds’ sensational 3-1 win, including a sloppily intercepted back-pass that led to the decisive goal for Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Chelsea, missing key players due to rotation and suspension, looked rattled from the start. Leeds exploded early, with Jaka Bijol’s towering header and Ao Tanaka’s stunning strike putting Chelsea on the ropes.

Although Pedro Neto’s second-half goal briefly lifted spirits, Adarabioyo’s mistake sealed a harsh night for the Blues and a national headache for Nigeria.

The defender lost possession an alarming nine times and won just one out of three ground duels, numbers that sparked outrage from fans who believe he’s a liability on the international stage.

After a costly mistake in Chelsea’s heavy defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road, Nigerians didn’t hold back.

One fan declared, “Keep him Away from the Super Eagles,” while another fired, “Na this Tosin una deh beg to play for Super Eagles???”

The sharp criticisms piled up: “Two errors not 1. Two blatant errors.”

This latest meltdown raises a pressing question for Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, who now faces mounting pressure from Nigerians demanding tough decisions: Should Adarabioyo be left out of the national team reckoning?

The passionate voices on social media leave no doubt: Nigerians want Chelle to take heed of their frustration. “Make i no talk sha,” wrote one fan, a clear warning that patience is running dangerously thin for the defender.

As Nigeria Super Eagles prepare for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after the release of the provisional squad, the spotlight shines intensely on each squad choice.

With public opinion so polarised, Chelle’s next move on Adarabioyo could define not just the defender’s future but the fate of the Super Eagles’ backline.