Nigerians Urge Arsenal New Kid On The Block Bukayo Saka To Pitch Tent With Super Eagles
Published: January 02, 2019Promising Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka has expressed his happiness after making his English Premier League debut for the club in their 4-1 win over Fulham in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium yesterday.
Having made the match day squad for a topflight game for the third time this season, the 17-year-old came on for compatriot, Alex Iwobi with seven minutes left on the clock for his debut, thus becoming the first Nigeria-eligible player born in this millennium to do so.
"Proud moment for me and my family to make my @premierleague debut. Truly honoured and blessed. The hard work continues!💪".. the Hale End Academy product wrote on his twitter account.
Below are some of the reactions from the Nigerian folks who would, no doubt, be happy to see him pitch his tent with the African nation.
@ude_ibe: Congrats please play for Nigeria o
@kabysus: Please, be committed and hardworking. We would be elated to see you at the top in few years. Congratulations on your @premierleague debut.
@phoenixArizonah: this is the new neymar, just wait!
@chukolate: Naija boiz 💪
@jafar_oriade: We can only support you with prayers, please humble yourself, hard work, and be committed!
@darkchild2691: put in more hard work and focus . OLORUN AWAA PELU EE
@Gidado_FA: Congratulation dude, the sky is your starting point.
@Tayodatruth: Congratulations. I hope you can someday be dressed in green under the African sun
@ogbechg: Congratulations saka keep the flag flying, just like Alex I am sure you gonna have a great career.
@YakubdmsYakub: Congratulations Bukayo...the future is yours to take!⚽⚽⚽
@NnamdiNjoku: @thenff @PinnickAmaju @Toyin_Ibitoye @ColinUdoh @oluwashina should be the future of @NGSuperEagles 🇳🇬#makemoves #befast #gethim
Emmanuel Chinaza
Photo Credit : arsenal.com
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