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The Arsenal Star landed in Lagos on Wednesday to spend some of his vacation 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.
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Bukayo Saka: 9 Interesting Facts about Arsenal Star and why he loves Nigeria dearly
Arsenal FC player Bukayo Saka is on holiday in Lagos, Nigeria, after helping his team qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Saka had significant impact with Arsenal in the just concluded season as he helped the gunners to finished second on the log.
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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.
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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 Surgery fees in Nigeria
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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.
Five reasons Saka is in Nigeria
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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.
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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
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.
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Nigerians rejoice as Bukayo Saka lands in Lagos for holiday
Wetin he dey do for naija? Nigerians go crazy as Bukayo Saka lands in Lagos for vacation.
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 hub of talents discovery, giving hope to youngsters. He might join other football stars who have Academy in the country.
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Saka himself is a product of Arsenal's Hale End, football academy, London.
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 neighbours in England.
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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.
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However, the Arsenal star chose to play for the three Lions of England, but his love for Nigeria still remains.
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