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Arsenal attacker, Bukayo Saka, has spoken on how proud he is about his Nigerian heritage.

The England attacker noted that his parents had their upbringing in Nigeria, adding that his family background shaped both his identity and values.

Saka played international football for his country of birth, England.

The winger, who grew up in England, has never forgotten the land of his parents.

In an interview with the BBC, Saka said, “My name is Bukayo Moses Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka. I am very proud of it [my Nigerian roots].

“Both my parents grew up in Nigeria, so many of their values have been instilled in me.”

Saka was in Lagos in June 2023 where he was hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the State House.

The winger, 24, wore the captain armband for the Arsenal side that beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in the Premier League on Sunday.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/11/24/im-proud-of-my-nigerian-heritage-arsenal-england-star-bukayo-saka/

I love it when Africans specifically, Nigerians makes us proud abroad. God bless you bro!

Bro, please push this thread to the Sports section so that it will make it up to the front page.

It is only someone with an incredibly low self esteem who'd talk down on his origin and heritage.

They abound. Some talk down on Nigeria to be acceptable to their adopted countries.

Some come on twitter daily to harvest negativity and sew them in aimless twitter rants and want to lead this great country.

Some even call the country a disgraced country in their twitter rants. There was a thread yesterday where he asked if the country is cursed or if we are cursed. He ended up telling lies and proved that he was the curse.

Nigeria is great. We are rising to become a global force. Our citizens are doing the country proud with their exploits. Very soon, tourism would be booming, economy would become on a path of sustainable growth, our youth shall be employed and live happy lives.

We are the powerhouse of Africa. The sleeping giant is waking up and with that comes scare-mongering for weapons fashioned against Nigeria.

Bukayo Saka, we are proud of you.

Ngozi-Okonjo-Iweala, we are proud of you.

Akinwumi Adesina, we are proud of you.

Yemi Cardoso, we are proud of you.

Bola Tinubu, we are proud of you.

All the Nigerians in diaspora making exploits in their chosen fields, we are proud of you.

Those who talk down on the country daily to benefit from negativity, you can be proud of yourselves, but this great country will NEVER fall under the weight of your curses.

Arsenal attacker, Bukayo Saka, has spoken on how proud he is about his Nigerian heritage.

We Nigerian Gunners are proud
of you..


However, beware of the Nigerian
Chelshit 💩& Man.ure 💩 fans. Dem
wickedness, envy and black-belle
towards you nor be joke...😎😎😎

. . . Omoluabi gidi, we are proud of you too.

Omo Yoruba atata, ti ko le Fi osi juwe Ile baba re

Saka for president 2027

Ok. If I was born and raised in a first world country by my Nigerian parents, I would be very proud of my Roots too

I love the fact that Arsenal team whipped Spurs, 4 of them are of Nigeria heritage.

Proud of you too my boy...


But if una no win the league this season, then wahala dey be that.

U can be proud cos u are a far in London enjoying ur life. Ask people in Yatalawa or Kwara state.

How many times will this irrelevant news make it to fp. Let him come and live in nigeria mumu

emkz:
It is only someone with an incredibly low self esteem who'd talk down on his origin and heritage.

They abound. Some talk down on Nigeria to be acceptable to their adopted countries.

Some come on twitter daily to harvest negativity and sew them in aimless twitter rants and want to lead this great country.

Some even call the country a disgraced country in their twitter rants. There was a thread yesterday where he asked if the country is cursed or if we are cursed. He ended up telling lies and proved that he was the curse.

Nigeria is great. We are rising to become a global force. Our citizens are doing the country proud with their exploits. Very soon, tourism would be booming, economy would become on a path of sustainable growth, our youth shall be employed and live happy lives.

We are the powerhouse of Africa. The sleeping giant is waking up and with that comes scare-mongering for weapons fashioned against Nigeria.

You sabi 👍🏾

How someone despises his own country of origin baffles me.

Omo mi. Na so. Your head dey there

Bukayo omo dada ni. Omoluabi

However, Mr. Saka we are proud of you. You are a star, for England and Arsenal (my own club). But please, forget about Nigeria. There's nothing to be proud about Nigeria.

Be grateful to your parents and England who have offered you a good livelihood and a platform to grow. Here in Nigeria, so many young football stars has be killed by Nigeria government sponsored terrorists.

Lol 😂
Are you sure about that?

But if you really meant it you for play for naija nau

God bless you
On our behalf

This will lead you to greatness

On like one self center kilishi girl

Awesome! Very proud of him and his parents.

UkoAnnang:


However, Mr. Saka we are proud of you. You are a star, for England and Arsenal (my own club). But please, forget about Nigeria. There's nothing to be proud about Nigeria.

Be grateful to your parents and England who have offered you a good livelihood and a platform to grow. Here in Nigeria, so many young football stars has be killed by Nigeria government sponsored terrorists.

You are on point. If he was to be situated in Nigeria, he will never make this remark.
Is pray Nigeria don’t happen to anyone of us here.

emkz:
It is only someone with an incredibly low self esteem who'd talk down on his origin and heritage.

They abound. Some talk down on Nigeria to be acceptable to their adopted countries.

Some come on twitter daily to harvest negativity and sew them in aimless twitter rants and want to lead this great country.

Some even call the country a disgraced country in their twitter rants. There was a thread yesterday where he asked if the country is cursed or if we are cursed. He ended up telling lies and proved that he was the curse.

Nigeria is great. We are rising to become a global force. Our citizens are doing the country proud with their exploits. Very soon, tourism would be booming, economy would become on a path of sustainable growth, our youth shall be employed and live happy lives.

We are the powerhouse of Africa. The sleeping giant is waking up and with that comes scare-mongering for weapons fashioned against Nigeria.

Bukayo Saka, we are proud of you.

Ngozi-Okonjo-Iweala, we are proud of you.

Akinwumi Adesina, we are proud of you.

Yemi Cardoso, we are proud of you.

Bola Tinubu, we are proud of you.

All the Nigerians in diaspora making exploits in their chosen fields, we are proud of you.

Those who talk down on the country daily to benefit from negativity, you can be proud of yourselves, but this great country will NEVER fall under the weight of your curses.

Don't mind the children of 8ter that are still pain

Nigeria shall be great again

The giant of Africa shall raise again

Omo ire bi iyan. I can't die for divided country.

muyico:
Omo Yoruba atata, ti ko le Fi osi juwe Ile baba re

Fantasticcc:
How many times will this irrelevant news make it to fp. Let him come and live in nigeria mumu

Awwwn. It's painful, right? You can't grasp how someone can't be bitter. I understand with you. That acute agony since February 2023 has stayed with you so long not to affect your perception.

Saka and Eze are two Nigerians who will do us proud at the world cup in absentia of the super eagles 😄

runningriot:
I love it when Africans specifically, Nigerians makes us proud abroad. God bless you bro!

He plays for England! 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 lol

VeeVeeMyLuv:
Lol 😂
Are you sure about that?

But if you really meant it you for play for naija nau

He didn't say he was proud of his Nigerian roots. He mentioned his full Yoruba name, and said he was proud of it. The op assumed "it" there meant Nigerian roots. Saka actually meant his Yoruba roots.

The supposed disgraced country Saka just one catch cruise come make bandit use you collect ransom from Arsenal and share the spoils with APC.

He never fails to showcase his Nigerian heritage. He always use Nigerian music as his background music on his social media posts. His fiance is a British lady born to Nigerian parents just like him. I like the way he's very intentional about his Nigerian heritage and he will surely pass it down to his kids