Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo recently said he is interested in holding talks on playing for the senior national team of Nigeria after previously turning down the chance, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Tosin turned down Nigeria three times in the past, but in a recent interview he confirmed that he is now targeting a chance with Nigeria, after playing for England at various youth levels.
“I have been through the English youth national teams. I was born in London, but I also feel very connected to my Nigerian roots. Last summer I spent my vacation in Nigeria, it’s a wonderful country with a fascinating culture.
“I followed the Nigerian national team intensively at the last Africa Cup of Nations, they have a fantastic team. It would be a great honour for me to wear the green jersey, but currently my focus is entirely on my goals with Chelsea FC”, he was quoted as saying by Tribuna.
Despite his open declaration, Chelle isn’t pushing to have him in his squad anytime soon and has not made any contact with the 28 year old. Although he has been made aware of Tosin’s availability.
Chelle is presently focused on the young defenders coming through like Emmanuel Fernandez, Benjamin Fredrick and Chibuike Nwaiwu.
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