Arsenal youngstar, Bukoye Saka has revealed why he chose to commit his international future to the England national team, 'Three Lions', instead of playing for Nigeria’s 'Super Eagles', Newspremises reports.

The versatile player said he’s convinced with England’s transformation that the future would be great and wish Nigerian team well.

The Nigerian born young star has been handed call-up by the Three Lions for their upcoming games against Wales, Belgium and Denmark, following his outstanding performances for Arsenal since his promotion to the first team.

“I feel like I’m really, really proud of my Nigerian heritage,” Saka told Sky Sports. “I always still watch Nigeria’s games where I can and I wish them all the best and support them all the way, but I’ve seen the process of how England is transforming and I think in the future, they will do great stuff”.

“I feel like it was right for me to choose England.”

The forward was born in England but eligible to play for the Super Eagles through his parents and has now pledged his international future with the European country.

“My dad was born here, my mum was born in Nigeria, but they both grew up in Nigeria and met each other in Nigeria,” he added. “When they came to England, it wasn’t easy for them because obviously, it was a new country then”.

“It was really cold for them, but they adapted well and as soon as they had me and my brother, they always left everything out the way and put us first”.

“Especially my football career, my dad always pushed me, he took me to training on days where sometimes, it will take two hours to get to training, so I’ll always be so grateful for my parents for the work they’ve done for me.

Source: https://newspremises.com.ng/why-i-ignored-nigeria-for-england-national-team-bukayo-saka-reveals/

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Mynd44
Dominique

No any sane person will choose to play for a country without direction.

He's choices will definitely payoff someday .

Urheadmaster:
No any sane person will choose to play for a country without direction.

He's choices will definitely payoff someday .

Like that of agbonlahor abi?

You and David Alaba made the right decision.

You don't need to shalaye

The president and other people who swore oath to protect and defend Nigeria still run to other countries to enjoy themselves, how much more you that didn't swear any oath. You took the right decision.

Up saka

Promising young chap

Your life, your choice

This guy mouth be like wetin go smell Wella the guy Yoruba face too strong for English national team

you owe no one any explanation....playing for england is far more better than Nigeria but dts if you get game time

kenzysmith:
This guy mouth be like wetin go smell Wella the guy Yoruba face too strong for English national team

stop pollution nairaland with such tribalistic comments....I no expect such from u bro

paulolee:

stop pollution nairaland with such tribalistic comments....I no expect such from u bro

bro am not tribalist but d guy face look local na if d guy dey warri na every week d guy go dey lodge for prision. Even mane face be like hand rubber

shawante:

Like that of agbonlahor abi?

He is either a juvenile or one bereft of history when it comes to making international choices. He should ask John Fashanu too.

Patrickker:

He is either a juvenile or one bereft of history when it comes to making international choices. He should ask John Fashanu too.

Don't mind him.. As a matter of fact i don't think there's any Nigerian who has done well as an international player for England.

I stand to be corrected though.