Bukayo Saka signs Wizkid’s autograph after Arsenal victory over Liverpool

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Arsenal FC forward, Bukayo Saka has signed an autograph for Nigeria artiste, Wizkid after his English Premier League (EPL) side secured a 3-1 win against league leaders, Liverpool on Sunday.

Saka opened the scoring for the London side in the 14th minute to the amazement of spectators at the Emirates.

Gabriel’s unfortunate own goal equalised for the Reds in the additional minutes of the second half.

Gabriel Martinelli restored Arsenal’s lead in the 67th minute of play. Ibrahima Konate was sent off for Liverpool in the 88th minute giving the London side a numerical advantage into the last moments of the match.

The advantage counted for something as Leandro Trossard made it 3-1 in the additional minutes of the second half.

After the game, Saka, who is of Nigerian descent, met with Ayo Balogun, popularly referred to as Wizkid, and signed an Arsenal jersey for the Afrobeats crooner.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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