Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has grabbed headlines after reports emerged that the Nigerian-born England international is engaged to his long-term girlfriend, Tolami Benson.

Saka, born on September 5, 2001, in Ealing, Greater London, to Yoruba Nigerian parents Adenike and Yomi Saka, is said to have popped the question during a romantic evening at a top London hotel.

According to the Daily Mail, the Arsenal and England star organised an intimate proposal during a special date night, where he presented Benson with what insiders described as an “enormous” engagement ring.

“Bukayo Saka went all out for the proposal, and the ring he chose is absolutely enormous. He’d organised a special night at a top London hotel and proposed there. It was incredibly special, and Tolami was totally blown away.”

Saka and Benson, both 24, are believed to have begun dating in 2020 and have largely kept their relationship private. The pair do not share photos of each other on Instagram and do not follow each other, preferring to keep their romance off social media.

The couple first drew public attention during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where Tolami was spotted cheering Saka from the stands.

She was also present at Euro 2024, seen wearing a jacket with the number 87, a nod to Saka’s first senior squad shirt number at Arsenal. They were even photographed sharing a pitch-side kiss after England’s 0-0 draw with Slovenia in June.

Who Is Tolami Benson?

Tolami Benson, born on December 3, 2000, is originally from Hatfield, Hertfordshire. She attended Bishop Hatfield Girls’ School, where she earned her GCSEs, before studying Communication and Media Studies at A-level.

In 2022, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Media from Birmingham City University.

Benson has built a career as a senior planning executive in London, recently joining Zenith in May. She previously worked at Harrods and has also grown her influence on social media and modelling, collaborating with several top UK brands.

Her online presence reflects both glamour and groundedness, from private jet snapshots and luxury getaways on Instagram to everyday commute photos on Threads.

She is also a proud Arsenal supporter, often seen wearing the club’s colours and spending time with fellow Premier League WAGs, including Milly White and Laura Trossard.

Despite Saka’s massive following, over 7.6 million on Instagram, the winger maintains a low-profile personal life, with no public posts about Benson, mirroring her privacy preference.

The couple, together since 2020, now appear set for the next chapter following Saka’s heartfelt proposal. (BusinessDay)