The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is reportedly set to hold off on calling up Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo to the Super Eagles squad, for the time being, Soccernet.ng reports.
Despite the defender’s recent transfer to the Premier League side and his eligibility to represent Nigeria, the NFF appears to be biding its time before extending an invitation to the highly-rated centre-back.
Adarabioyo, who previously represented England at youth level, has yet to make a senior international appearance, leaving the door open for a potential switch to the Nigerian national team.
However, it seems the NFF is adopting a cautious approach regarding his immediate inclusion in the squad after a previous snub by the former Fulham defender when Jose Peseiro was in charge of the Super Eagles squad.
Reports circulating in the Nigerian media reports that Peseiro travelled to speak to the defender in England but the former Manchester City youth player ignored the request.
“José Peseiro travelled to meet with him in the UK last year to speak about playing for Nigeria, but he told the coach at that time that he was not ready.” ESPN’s sources revealed.
While Adarabioyo’s future with the Nigerian national team remains a possibility, for now, the focus will remain on the players who are ready to don the colours of the Super Eagles.
nigeria’s super eagles’ defence has bn impressive n performing well in recent engagements, esp when in full squad with captain troost-ekong dictating the paces. i don’t think it needs replacement(s) for now, that shld warrant the discussion of one, who had recently snubbed the invitation of the team’s coach.
nigeria shld look inwards when searching for new replacements.