Bukayo Saka: 5 reasons why the Arsenal star is in Nigeria

Bukayo Saka, an international football player for England of Nigerian heritage, is now in Lagos, the capital of Nigeria, West Africa.

Pulse Sports reported that the 21-year-old forward landed at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport on wednesday.

Saka is set to spend part of his holiday in Lagos after a grueling 2022–2023 Premier League season.

Saka had significant impact with Arsenal in the just concluded season as he helped the gunners to finished second on the log.

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.

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 tumours.

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. 

Pulse Sports 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. 

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

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

Saka himself is a product of Arsenal's Hale End, football academy, London. 

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 neighbours 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. 

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

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

No doubts, 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.