‘Wife material’ Tolami Benson cooks Jollof rice and plantain for Bukayo Saka following Arsenal defeat
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Tolami Benson cooks Jollof rice and plantain for Bukayo Saka following Arsenal defeat

‘Wife material’ Tolami Benson cooks Jollof rice and plantain for Bukayo Saka following Arsenal defeat

David Ben 20:25 - 02.11.2024

The Arsenal WAG showed off the delicious meal she prepared to help Saka recover from Saturday's stinging defeat.

Tolami Benson, the beautiful girlfriend of Arsenal star Bukayo Saka, continues to be a pillar of support for her superstar boyfriend.

 Following Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday, Benson took to Instagram to reveal the comforting Nigerian meal she prepared for Saka.

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 Posting snippets of herself frying plantain and showing off a steaming pot of Jollof rice,  the 23-year-old UK-based media strategist and influencer, gave fans a glimpse into how she supports Saka off the field. 

Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson
Tolami Benson | Getty Images

In the kitchen snaps, Benson can be seen expertly frying plantain, a beloved Nigerian side dish, alongside a large pot of smoky Jollof rice, a West African favourite. 

Credit: Instagram story/Tolami Benson
Credit: Instagram story/Tolami Benson

The meal undoubtedly brought a slice of home to Saka, who shares Nigerian roots with his girlfriend. 

Tolami Benson
Credit: Instagram story/Tolami Benson

The couple's bond, rooted in shared culture and mutual support, continues to draw admiration, with Tolami often appearing at Arsenal games to cheer on Saka from the stands. 

Arsenal suffer early title blow with Newcastle defeat

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal fell to a 1-0 defeat against Newcastle in the Premier League on October 2. 2024
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal fell to a 1-0 defeat against Newcastle in the Premier League on October 2. 2024 | Photo Credit: IMAGO

Arsenal’s Premier League campaign took an early hit after their loss to Newcastle this weekend.

Alexander Isak’s 12th-minute header decided the game as Mikel Arteta’s men fell short at St.James Park.

 The Gunners initially looked strong but couldn’t find the back of the net, struggling against Newcastle's unyielding defense. 

However, despite creating a few chances, Arsenal managed just one shot on target throughout the match, highlighting ongoing issues with creativity in the final third.

 With this loss, Arsenal slipped to fourth place, now five points behind second-place Manchester City and seven points off the top spot held by Liverpool.

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