Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has provided the funds for 120 life-changing surgeries to take place for children in Nigeria. After teaming up with BigShoe, a charity that helps poor children that are football and sports fans with life-changing medical operations, Saka admitted he felt he was in a blessed position to contribute to helping the lives of children.
The 21-year-old, who is currently preparing for the 2022 World Cup with England, has been in impressive club form for Arsenal, scoring six goals and grabbing five assists from 20 appearances.
While contributing to a lot of the joy experienced by Arsenal fans following their rise to the top of the Premier League, Saka has now done the same but off the pitch after providing the funds for surgeries taking place in Nigeria. The country from which Saka is proud to have links to his ancestors.
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Speaking on the matter, he said: "I feel blessed to be in a position where I can contribute to making the children's lives easier and better through these surgeries.
"I still feel very connected to Nigeria. For me, it is very important to use my abilities to have a positive impact where I can, and I have to say a big thank you to the whole BigShoe team for making this possible.
"For me, it is important that every child has the same opportunity to achieve their dreams. If I can do anything to help, then I really want to do this, it was very important to me. It makes me happy when I can see the kids happy and their parents happy.
"I want to do more and more and help as many children as I can."
The operations treated children with diseases like inguinal hernias or brain tumours, took place in Nigeria in mid-October and were a success thanks to a team of five doctors who treated and looked after the children.
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