Award-winning Arsenal star, Bukayo Saka visited his country, Nigeria after many years of being away in England.
The Nigerian-born Arsenal hero was spotted in Bariga, Lagos where he was having a stroll with his security men.
Bukayo Saka is said to have visited Nigeria for charity work which is the first ever of its kind in his home country, Nigeria.
Welcome, the son of the soil
The football guru announced his arrival on his Instagram using the Yoruba greeting term “E kuule o!” which literally means I’m back home.
Saka visited the Bales of Mercy Orphanage, where he had a good time with the children and the workers. He shared the video on his Instagram handle.
Bukayo Saka seems to be spending some weeks in Nigeria for his holiday tour before returning to England for the UEFA Nations League as well as pre-season for the 2023/24 season.
Reactions:Super Eagle by blood
Many Nigerians on seeing the football star, hailed him. See reactions below:
@mustyoflagos: Omo na my adugbo be this lol Ladilak children gather here
@dr_bambam: Star boyyyy
@benniethetrailblazer: Omo ologo 100G
@badabyfar: Idan. Legelege dey destroy. Omo oro. Wa sere!
@leebaltimore: He looks so scared
@tinoblaize: Bariga representing
@_dhors: Super eagle by blood,lion by birth
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