By Daily Sports on July 26, 2020
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has revealed he is proud of his Nigerian heritage but he is yet to decide on his international future.
The versatile forward was born in England to Nigerian parents and has featured for the European country’s youth side at various levels.
Having not played for the Three Lions at senior level, however, the 18-year-old is still eligible to represent the West Africans.
The forward has been in fine form for the Gunners in the 2019-20 season, scoring three goals and providing 11 assists in 38 games across all competitions and could be rewarded with an international call-up soon.
Saka stated he is open to representing the Super Eagles and the Three Lions but admitted he is yet to make up his mind on the country of his choice.
"It's a tough choice. I'm happy to have represented England at youth level but I'm also proud of my Nigerian heritage from my parents,” Saka told Sky Sports.
"We haven't been picked by any team so it's about staying humble and when the time comes we'll make the decision."
President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick recently stated the federation will not beg the winger or any player to represent the Super Eagles, although he revealed the forward will be welcomed if he decides to play for the three-time African Champions.
Chelsea and England players Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham have previously turned down a chance to play for the Super Eagles.
The likes of Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi and Shola Ameobi have featured for the youth teams of England before pleading their allegiances to the West Africans.
Saka is also delighted with his development under manager Mikel Arteta and praised the Spanish tactician. (Goal)
•PHOTO: Bukayo Saka
Source Daily Sports
Posted July 26, 2020
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