“She came all the way from Oro”: Bukayo Saka brings his grandmother from Nigeria to watch Arsenal win Burnley

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka created beautiful family memories after Arsenal's hard-fought victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, as his grandmother reportedly made the long journey from Oro, Kwara State, Nigeria, to share in the special moment on the pitch.

The heartwarming images show Saka warmly celebrating with his grandmother, who travelled thousands of miles from Nigeria.

Dressed in traditional attire, she stood proudly beside him amid the post-match scenes, a powerful full-circle moment that quickly went viral across social media.

In a second photo shared via Saka’s Instagram (reposted by fan accounts), the 24-year-old England international beams alongside his fiancée, Tolami Benson, 25.

The couple poses happily on the Emirates pitch, with Saka in his Arsenal kit (No. 7) and Tolami in casual denim. The moment captures a joyful, intimate celebration amid the stadium lights.

Saka’s connection to Nigeria runs deep. His mother hails from Ijomu-Oro in Kwara State (North Central Nigeria, with strong Yoruba cultural ties), and the family has always maintained close links.

His full name, Bukayo Moses Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka, proudly reflects this heritage.

Nigerians and Arsenal fans worldwide flooded social media with pride, celebrating the journey “from Oro to the Premier League.”

Arsenal secured a 1-0 win over Burnley, with Kai Havertz heading home the only goal from a well-delivered corner by Bukayo Saka in the first half.

Saka was influential on the right wing throughout the match, providing the decisive assist, creating multiple chances, and delivering a strong overall performance that helped control the game.

This victory keeps Arsenal firmly in control of the 2025/26 Premier League title race.

It puts them five points clear at the top with one match remaining, meaning a positive result in their final fixture against Crystal Palace would clinch the club’s first league title in 22 years.