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Arsenal’s Saka dashes Nigeria’s hope, becomes England international

Bukayo Saka confirmed the development on Thursday afternoon.

• October 1, 2020
Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka (Photo Credit: @Arsenal)

Arsenal’s footballer, Bukayo Saka, has become England international. 

The player said on Thursday that he was honoured to play for England, dashing hopes of playing for his native Nigeria.

Details shortly… 

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