As Nigeria’s interim coach Augustine Eguavoen prepares to unveil the Super Eagles’ squad for the crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya in October, attention is firmly on Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo.
According to recent local reports, Adarabioyo, born in England, has reportedly chosen to represent Nigeria at the international level.
However, official confirmation from Eguavoen is still pending, leaving questions about whether the Premier League star will feature in the squad for the upcoming qualifiers.
Daybreak reports indicate that Nigeria’s coaching team is actively evaluating defensive options across Europe in a bid to strengthen the backline.
With veteran defenders William Troost-Ekong and Semi Ajayi providing leadership but lacking pace, there’s a growing need for younger talent to rejuvenate the defense.
At a combined age of 61, both players bring valuable experience, but their declining speed has become a point of concern.
Tosin Adarabioyo, at 26 years old, could be a promising solution. Despite not having earned a senior cap for either England or Nigeria, his Premier League experience and defensive prowess make him an appealing addition to the Super Eagles.
Furthermore, his familiarity with four key squad members—Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Ademola Lookman, all former club teammates—would likely ease his integration into the team.
Although Adarabioyo hasn’t represented England at youth level since 2015, when he played for the U20s, his prolonged absence from the international scene adds intrigue to his potential switch to Nigeria.
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