Arsenal star, Bukayo Saka was the cynosure of eyes as he stormed Somolu In Lagos State on Thursday.
The England international who had a decent season for the Gunners arrived Lagos Nigeria, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Saka took to Instagram on Thursday June 1, to share a video of himself in Somolu LGA of Lagos state, as he was being hailed by football fans around the area.
“E kuule o. Thank you for the warm welcome.” he captioned the post
Born to Nigerian parents in the United Kingdom, Saka had been tipped to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria but instead, chose to represent England.
He played an important role for the Gunners as they finished second in the English Premier League, behind winners, Manchester City.
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You would be playing in the under 17 as a 14 year old if you were in Africa
those following him is his fellow alayes who doesnt know their root what are u looking for in a country u rejected abi you come to mock them that didnt know u are blak oyibo go and speak yoruba to the british
Why are hating? Nigerian FA are too corrupt to make the best of Saka, we all know our roots but for now, he’s made a better choice
Africans are so short minded. They expect every African even biracial/mixed player to play for their African country based on their background, no matter how corrupt. They always want them to play back home. Saka like most Africans abroad have a better education. Why should they play for a corrupt country? Didnt Leon Balogun exposed them on a video?
Kylian Mbappe father said “I wanted my son to play for Cameroon, but they want me to pay. In France I did not need to pay for my son to play for the national team.”
Africa is always moving backgrounds. I too would not settle for such disrespect and mediocrity. Better education, opportunities, healthcare and money
Why all this waste of hatred, you better look for something good to say that fighting words with saka who just made Nigerians pride in his immediate premier league performance and decided to visit his father land. If we can purge out the nation of the corruption system then we can be better again.
I blame pinnick for not doing his job in getting Saka as well as Tomori as these men were not feeling that their services were needed in the land of their origin. He instead went to Abraham and Eze snapped pics with them and felt they would comply only for these two to disappoint him . He should lead. From how Argentina was able to get Lionel Messi to play for them instead of Spain . They moved heaven and earth and even names him in their u 20 squad. The rest we say is history .That was how serious they were. Many parents would want their children to represent their country in Africa but when corruption and tribalistic sentiments comes in , it makes suxh a player to choose otherwise . The footballing bodies in these African countries should clean their acts so that they do not loose more great players to other countries.
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