Chelsea star player Tosin Adarabioyo visited Nigerian for the first time and he was honoured with a prestigious award. The former Fulham defender was given African Illustrious Award by My Media Africa. According to reports, the recognition follows his historic achievement as the first Nigerian to win the rebranded FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea Football Club.
Tosin Adarabioyo ia the first Nigerian to Win the Club World Cup and this symbolises what is possible when talent, discipline, and opportunity meet. Adarabioyo was present at the Lekki office of the award organisers on Wednesday to receive the award in person. For him, it was more than just an accolade it was a celebration of heritage, excellence, and global impact.
Speaking about the award, Tosin said: “I am very proud to have received this award and it will go down in history. I’m happy that I played a great part in winning the trophy and I will strive to do more in writing my name in illustrious ways to attract an award like this.”
The African Illustrious Award is onw which is given to Africans who are making significant contributions across various fields. This field includes sports, business, innovation, leadership, technology, and the arts. It is said that the awards are powered by My Media Africa, a Pan-African media company dedicated to promoting and celebrating African excellence on a global scale.
