‘WELCOME HOME’: Nigerians rejoice when they spot Bukayo Saka on the streets of Lagos

Bukayo Saka, who was born in Nigeria, played a big role in Arsenal’s 2022–23 brilliant English Premier League season.

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Spurs and England defender Bukayo Saka was warmly welcomed by fans when he went back to the country where his parents were born.ootball play by the 21-year-old winger captivated people all over the world. He was recently seen landing in Lagos, where fans rushed to greet him.

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The Three Lions player’s parents are from the South Western part of Nigeria. In response, he thanked his Nigerian football fans for their warm welcome on social media in Yoruba.

The quick winger was seen on video wearing white native clothes and waving to fans yelling “Up Gunners.” He was on his way to the “Bales of Mercy Orphanage.”

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“Ẹ kúulé o! “Thank you for the nice welcome,” the Arsenal winger wrote on his phone.

There is still no information about Saka’s visit, so fans and critics are guessing about why he went.

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Some people think he is on a personal quest to spend time with his extended family and learn more about his Nigerian roots. Others think he is looking for ways to give back to the community where his parents are from, like sponsoring youth football programs or doing good deeds.

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Saka’s trip back to Lagos strengthens his ties with Nigeria and shows how important it is to be proud of your roots.