5 Reasons Why The Arsenal Star Is In Nigeria

The Arsenal star traveled to Nigeria for a portion of his holiday and arrived in Lagos on Wednesday.

Bukayo Saka, a Nigerian-born international football player for England, is now in Lagos, the nation’s metropolis in West Africa. Bukayo Saka In Nigeria

The 21-year-old forward arrived at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday, according to Naijaloaded Sports.

After a demanding 2022–2023 Premier League season, Saka plans to spend a portion of his vacation in Lagos.

Saka significantly impacted Arsenal in the recently completed season, aiding the Gunners to achieve their second-place finish on the log.

Bukayo Saka and Nigeria
Saka’s new deal with the Gunners, which runs through 2028, also included a substantial salary raise at the end of the season.

Saka, who was raised by Nigerian immigrants in the UK, had always been expected to play for the Super Eagles, but he chose to represent his home country, England, instead.

Saka paid for Over 100 Children’s Surgery fees in Nigeria
Recall that Saka paid for 120 children in Nigeria to undergo life-changing surgery late last year.

The England winger, teamed up with the charity BigShoe to help children in Kano, Nigeria’s second-largest city, who were suffering from hernias and brain tumors.

Five reasons Bukayo Saka is in Nigeria
1. Meet with Government top officials
There is a report that Saka will meet with the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to have a discussion.

Reports have it that the meeting will be based on the relationship with the state on football development.

2. Check on Children he paid for their surgeries in 2022
We reported that the Arsenal star paid the surgery bills of 120 children last year in Kano. With his vacation in Nigeria, Saka might visit the children and motivate them.

3. A football academy in Nigeria
Another reason why the England international is in Nigeria might be for him to establish a football academy.

The academy will serve as the hub of talent discovery, giving hope to youngsters. He might join other football stars who have Academies in the country.

Saka and Martinelli were among the star performers this season but it got to a point that they showed a level of fatigue in their game.

4. Give back to Nigerian kids
Service to humanity has been Saka’s watchword and he has been generous to kids around the globe. His parents are well-known to be givers and helped many of their neighbors in England.

After making payment to cover for surgeries of kids in Kano, the Arsenal winger might use his stay in Nigeria to give back to these kids.

5. Support Nigerian football
21-year-old, Bukayo Saka had the opportunity to play for Nigeria because his parents are of Yoruba descent.

Only Bukayo Saka has more Arsenal goal contributions than Martin Odegaard in 2022-23

However, the Arsenal star chose to play for the three Lions of England, but his love for Nigeria still remains.

No doubt, Saka will visit the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) where he might have a discussion on how they will collaborate to develop and grow the round leather game.