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- Bukayo Saka’s visit to his grandparents in Kwara State, Nigeria, has gotten football fans buzzing
- Many agree that the England international strikes a huge resemblance with his grandfather
- Following the end of the 2022/2023 football season, Saka is visiting Nigeria, touring his fatherland
Football fans seem to have 'unanimously' agreed that Bukayo Saka is truly a look-alike of his grandfather.
The England international has paid a visit to his grandparents in Kwara State and a ‘family photo’ has surfaced online.
Following the end of the 2022/2023 football season, the 21-year-old Arsenal forward has decided to visit his fatherland.
He was born in Ealing, London, to Nigerian parents, but decided to play international football for the Three Lions of England.
Saka already featured for several England youth teams, and in 2020 he made his debut for the senior national team, dashing the hopes of Nigerians.
He was part of the Three Lions squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar; however he insists that he always feels Nigerian.
Vanguard reported how the forward was spotted in Lagos, where he also met with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. But a photo of his visit to his grandparents has left fans saying the same thing.
Many agree that he is a look-alike of his grandfather.
One said:
“Bukayo Saka in Kwara state with his grandparents. The resemblance with his grandfather though.”
Another added:
“Bukayo Saka visits his lookalike grandpa in Oro, Kwara State, Nigeria.”
One said:
“That guy in blue has a striking resemblance as Saka as well.”
A fan added:
“His younger brother has a striking resemblance with him. What a gene!”
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