It’s really cold for them! Saka, who was born in London, also had the opportunity to represent Nigeria on the national stage. “But I’ve seen the process of how England are transforming and I think in the future they’re going to do great stuff. The teenage sensation was recently named in Gareth Southgate's squad for this month's UEFA Nations League encounters against Wales, Belgium and Denmark. Ibe, who rejected Nigeria in 2015, was never given a chance by the Three Lions, leading to harsh criticism for the former prospect from fans of the Super Eagles. ‘Especially my football career, my dad always pushed me, he took me to training on days where sometimes it would 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.’. Thomas Partey meets Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ian Wright on first day at Arsenal. Saka recently pledged his international allegiance to England, his country of birth. Twitter: @tundeyeludini, if (screen && screen.width > 1024){var script=document.createElement('script'); script.src='//served-by.pixfuture.com/www/delivery/headerbid.js'; script.setAttribute("slotId","20018x300x600x3423x_ADSLOT9"); script.setAttribute("refreshInterval",30); script.setAttribute("refreshTime",5); document.getElementById("20018x300x600x3423x_ADSLOT9").appendChild(script);}, All content is Copyrighted © 2020 The Premium Times, Nigeria, Our website uses cookies. Bukayo Saka reported to the England training camp on Monday, expected to … For more stories like this, check our sport page. Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has admitted that he is proud to be associated with Nigeria but insisted he wants to be a part of the England national team's project. He said: “I feel like I’m proud of my Nigerian heritage. Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images, PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone'. Bukayo Saka, Nigerian-British born and Arsenal youngster, has stated that he chose the Three Lions of England over the Super Eagles of Nigeria because he thinks “they are going to do great stuff” in the future. While the breaking story was probably inconsequential in the grand scheme of things, in a sporting sense, missing out on the 19-year-old felt like a kick in the teeth. Of course, the Super Eagles will move on, just as they did when Abraham and Tomori chose the Three Lions. While John Fashanu, John Salako, Gabriel Agbonlahor and Carlton Cole immediately spring up as players who spurned Nigeria — Fashanu has since revealed this wasn’t the case — but never really flourished, there’s a fear that the same may eventually befall Abraham, Tomori and Saka. Accept © 2020 - Within Nigeria. “They came over and when they came to England it wasn’t easy for them because obviously it’s a new country. ‘But I’ve seen the process of how England are transforming and I think in the future they’re going to do great stuff. The Arsenal star, who also had the opportunity to represent Nigeria on the national stage, stated that England’s bright future led to his decision to go with The Three Lions. Since he broke into the Arsenal first-team, Saka has continued to impress with the Gunners. “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. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. It’s really cold for them! 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Arsenal's Bukayo Saka opens up on England and Nigeria international call-up dilemma Arsenal's Bukayo Saka is emerging as one of the brightest, young talents in the Premier League, but the winger has a decision to make when it comes to his future international career - Bukayo Saka wishes the Super Eagles of Nigeria all the best, - The Arsenal defender was recently called up by English national team coach Gareth Southgate, - The 19-year-old admitted that he is proud of his heritage and added that he will support the team, PAY ATTENTION: Win a prize of N115,000, N75000 or N38000: participate in Big Naija Independence contest by Legit.ng. Bukayo Saka, Nigerian-British born and Arsenal youngster, has stated that he chose the Three Lions of England over the Super Eagles of Nigeria because he thinks “they are going to do great stuff” in the future.
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