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  • Chelsea’s Adarabioyo meets Sanwo-Olu ahead youth cup in Lagos

    Chelsea’s Adarabioyo meets Sanwo-Olu ahead youth cup in Lagos

    Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu received Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo on Tuesday during his visit to Nigeria.

    The 27-year-old centre-back, born in London to Nigerian parents, is in Lagos ahead of the Tosin Adarabioyo Youth Cup, a grassroots football tournament he is organising in partnership with the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA).

    Adarabioyo, who was part of the Chelsea squad that recently won the restructured FIFA Club World Cup in the US, will kick off the youth tournament on July 23, with four participating teams: 36 Lion FC, Mavilon FC, Seamoriow Football Academy, and an LSFA-selected side.

    Sanwo-Olu shared photos of the visit and praise the footballer’s commitment to his roots on Facebook. 

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    “Tosin Adarabioyo, who plays for Chelsea, stopped by to visit while he’s in Nigeria,” the Governor wrote.

    “It’s always inspiring to meet young Nigerians making their mark internationally, who remain grounded and stay connected to home.”

    Although Adarabioyo has represented England at various youth levels, he has yet to make an appearance for the senior national team. Reports suggest he is considering switching allegiance to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

  • FA Cup: Adarabioyo nets brace as Chelsea thrash Morecambe

    FA Cup: Adarabioyo nets brace as Chelsea thrash Morecambe

    Tosin Adarabioyo delivered a standout performance, scoring his first career brace as Chelsea secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Morecambe to advance to the next round of the FA Cup. 

    The 27-year-old center-back opened the scoring in the 39th minute with a long-range effort from outside the box after receiving a pass from Reece James.

    His strike took a deflection off a Morecambe defender, wrongfooting goalkeeper Harry James Burgoyne and finding the back of the net. 

    Tosin sealed his brace in the 70th minute with a stunning effort assisted by fellow London-born Nigerian player Tyrique George.

    The central defender up the ball at the edge of the box, taking a touch to set himself before curling a powerful shot into the top left corner marking his third goal of the season. 

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    Christopher Nkunku, making amends for a missed penalty in the first half, doubled Chelsea’s lead in the 50th minute.

    The Frenchman reacted quickest to a parried shot from Burgoyne, calmly slotting home to extend the advantage. 

    Portuguese winger João Félix completed the rout with a late double, scoring twice within two minutes in the final stages of the game to secure a resounding win for the Blues.

    Tosin has become a regular in Enzo Maresca’s squad following Wesley Fofana’s injury, making 17 appearances across all competitions this season.

  • EPL: Chelsea hold talks with Fulham’s Adarabioyo

    EPL: Chelsea hold talks with Fulham’s Adarabioyo

    Chelsea have held talks with Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo this week.

    The Blues join Newcastle and Manchester United in a race to sign the 26-year-old, who is available on a free transfer.

    Adarabioyo is understood to be keen on a move across London to Stamford Bridge, having previously looked bound for St James’ Park.

    The former Manchester City academy centre-back rejected an offer to become one of the highest paid players at Craven Cottage in April.

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    His current contract at Fulham expires on 30 June.

    Adarabioyo’s potential arrival could accelerate the departure of Chelsea academy defender Trevoh Chalobah, 24, who is available for sale this summer with reported interest from Manchester United.

    BBC