“Pounded Yam & Okro Soup, No Competition” – Chelsea’s Tosin Adarabioyo Reveals Favourite Nigerian Dish Amid Growing Talk of Super Eagles Switch
Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo is not only defending strongly for the Blues under Enzo Maresca — he’s also winning hearts off the pitch with his authentic love for Nigerian culture, especially when it comes to food.
In a video shared on X after Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Fluminense FC in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal at the MetLife Stadium, the 27-year-old was asked about his favourite meal.
With a wide grin, he replied:
“Pounded yam and okro soup.”
Now that’s premium taste right there — no debate!
🌍 Football Meets Identity: What’s Next for Tosin?
Born in London to Nigerian parents, Tosin has represented England at youth levels (U16 to U19), but with no senior cap yet, he remains eligible to play for Nigeria. And with his recent performances at Chelsea and public embrace of his roots, many fans are hoping for a Super Eagles call-up sooner rather than later.
He joined Chelsea from Fulham in 2024 and has quickly become a pillar in Maresca’s new defensive setup, impressing fans with his composure, aerial dominance, and ability to play out from the back.
💬 Our Take
There’s something refreshing about seeing top players publicly own their cultural identity. Adarabioyo’s love for pounded yam and okro soup might seem like a simple answer — but for many Nigerians, it’s a subtle nod to his roots and a possible hint at what’s to come in his international career.
Should the Super Eagles come calling, and Tosin says yes, it could be the start of a beautiful new chapter — not just for him, but for Nigerian football.
🏆 What’s Next?
Chelsea now wait to face the winner between Real Madrid and PSG in the Club World Cup Final, with Adarabioyo expected to start once again.
🔥 Trending Hashtags:
#TosinAdarabioyo #SuperEaglesWatch #ChelseaFC #PoundedYamFC #NaijaToTheWorld #OkroSoupGang #NigerianPride #ClubWorldCup #FIFAClubWorldCup2025 #EnglandOrNigeria #NaijaFlavourOnThePitch
