Arsenal Star Saka Engaged After Lavish London Proposal

Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka has proposed to his long-term girlfriend Tolami Benson, both aged 24, during a meticulously planned evening at an upscale London hotel. The couple, who began dating in 2020, have largely shielded their relationship from public scrutiny until high-profile tournament appearances. Sources describe the moment as deeply emotional, with Saka presenting an exceptionally large engagement ring that left Benson overwhelmed. ​

Saka and Benson first drew widespread attention at the 2022 World Cup in Doha, where she joined other partners in the stands supporting England. She continued her visible backing at Euro 2024, sporting a jacket emblazoned with number 87—Saka’s initial Arsenal first-team shirt number. Photographers captured the pair sharing a pitch-side kiss after England’s goalless draw with Slovenia in June, highlighting their growing comfort in the spotlight. ​

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Hailing from Hatfield, Benson graduated from Birmingham University with a degree in Public Relations and Media. She now serves as a Senior Planning Executive at Zenith, a London firm focused on investment optimization strategies. With over 200,000 Instagram followers, she shares glimpses of her travels and style, occasionally hinting at her partnership with Saka while maintaining privacy. Benson shares Nigerian heritage with the Arsenal ace, connecting her to figures in Nigeria’s music scene. ​

Saka recently contributed to England’s World Cup qualifying success, scoring in a 2-0 win over Serbia. Arsenal, leading the Premier League by six points, face Chelsea at the Emirates this weekend, where Saka holds a solid record of two goals and three assists in 11 league games against them. Manager Mikel Arteta praises Saka’s commitment, anticipating a lasting legacy at the club amid their Champions League progress, including a recent victory over Bayern Munich. ​