Chelsea star player reportedly opts to play for Nigeria

Reports indicate that a top Chelsea star player is set to switch allegiance and opt to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

As the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare for the African Nations Cup, Nigerians are curious to see which players make the team, but one player that has been at the centre of attention and speculation is Chelsea's Tosin Adarabioyo.

Tosin Adarabioyo, the central defender for Chelsea, is the centre of attention as it has been speculated that the England-born Nigeria has opted for the option to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the national level.

Adarabioyo's choice is significant for his career, as he recently joined Chelsea from Fulham and began receiving consistent playing time. As Nigeria prepares for upcoming international competitions, mainly the AFCON 2025, his inclusion if decided and finalised is anticipated to strengthen the defence of the Super Eagles.

Super Eagles of Nigeria's new coach

The position of the head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the international break qualifiers remains vacant following an official resignation from the interim manager Augustine Eguaveon after the September 2024 international break AFCON 2025 qualifiers where he led the team to one win and one draw in the two games played during this period.