Bukayo Saka Finally Reveals Why He Snubbed the Super Eagles of Nigeria for England

Arsenal forward, Bukayo Saka has explained that he was close to playing for the Nigerian national team previously, but said things did not work out as he expected them to.

Saka was born in the United Kingdom to Nigerian parents and had the chance to play for the west African nation, but ultimately chose to represent the Three Lions of England.

Before the Gunners star chose England, former Nigerian Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick tried his best to convince the Arsenal man to pick the Super Eagles to no avail.

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka. Photo: Marc Atkins

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For the past few days, Saka has been in Nigeria and has also visited Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of the Lagos State.

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During a visit to one of the orphanages in Lagos, the Arsenal player was asked about why he did not play for the Super Eagles, per the Sun and Reuben Abati.

He replied that even his father had wanted him to represent Nigeria.

As part of the English national team, Saka scored on the global stage at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported on Arsenal's star winger, Saka arriving in Lagos, Nigeria to visit after a long season with the second-placed Premier League giants.

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The 21-year-old, who represents England at the international level, was born to Nigerian parents in London and has visited the west African country quite often.

Saka enjoyed his best season after helping Arsenal finish second in the EPL, with the Gunners star welcomed by a huge crowd in Lagos as he arrived for a visit.