{"id":17633,"date":"2026-11-14T13:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T13:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/14\/fifa-reportedly-rejects-tosin-adarabioyos-switch-to-play-for-nigeria-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-14T13:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T13:00:52","slug":"fifa-reportedly-rejects-tosin-adarabioyos-switch-to-play-for-nigeria-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/14\/fifa-reportedly-rejects-tosin-adarabioyos-switch-to-play-for-nigeria-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA reportedly rejects Tosin Adarabioyo\u2019s switch to play for Nigeria – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

World football governing body FIFA has reportedly rejected Tottenham Hotspur defender Tosin Adarabioyo<\/a>\u2019s application to switch his international allegiance from England to Nigeria.\n<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old, who was born in London to Nigerian parents of Yoruba origin, had been linked with a potential switch to the Super Eagles as Nigeria sought to strengthen its defensive options.\n<\/p>\n

However, FIFA\u2019s reported decision means the defender cannot currently represent Nigeria, dealing a setback to the country\u2019s hopes of adding his experience and quality to the central defensive department.\n<\/p>\n

Read Also: Adarabioyo to decide on Super Eagles\u2019 future after Conference League victory<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Adarabioyo previously represented England at youth international level, making 14 appearances across the U-16, U-17, U-18 and U-19 teams. He is yet to make his senior debut for the Three Lions.<\/p>\n

Born at St Mary\u2019s Hospital in Paddington, London, Adarabioyo was raised in Manchester, where he attended Chorlton High School and St Bede\u2019s College.\n<\/p>\n

He began his football journey at age five after joining Manchester City\u2019s academy, where the club\u2019s head of recruitment, Terry John, spotted him.\n<\/p>\n

Adarabioyo progressed through Man City\u2019s youth ranks before making his senior debut in 2016. He later became the club\u2019s youngest player to start a UEFA Champions League match and made eight senior appearances across all competitions.\n<\/p>\n

He had loan spells at West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers before joining Fulham on a permanent deal in July 2020.\n<\/p>\n

The defender moved to Chelsea in 2024 before joining Tottenham Hotspur, where he continues his Premier League career.<\/p>\n

Despite his England youth appearances, Adarabioyo had remained eligible to represent Nigeria through his parents, making the reported rejection of his switch application a significant development for the Super Eagles.<\/p>\n

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