Key Points
- Saka chose a large ring for the proposal. Insiders say Tolami was deeply surprised and emotional.
- The couple began dating privately in 2020 and stayed private. They first appeared publicly at the 2022 World Cup.
- Tolami cheered for Saka at the 2022 World Cup. They shared a pitch kiss after England’s draw in June.
Bukayo Saka is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Tolami Benson. Reports say he proposed at a top London hotel after five years.
The Arsenal and England forward planned a private romantic evening for the moment. Insiders say he picked an enormous ring and surprised Tolami completely. Taye Arimoro suspended by AGN
Private five-year relationship
The pair began dating in 2020 and kept their bond mostly private from fans. They were first pictured together during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and drew notice then.
Tolami was reported to support Saka again during Euro 2024 and wore a jacket showing his early shirt number. That small public support helped fans link the pair to Saka’s early career.
The couple’s privacy gave way to a few public moments that fans loved to spot. In June they shared a pitch-side kiss after England’s 0–0 draw with Slovenia.
Friends say the proposal was calm and personal with only close people nearby. The report adds Saka wanted the evening to feel like a new chapter for both.
Saka has built a steady career at Arsenal and with England since his breakthrough. Fans reacted online with warm messages after news of the engagement spread.
Tolami has been a low-key presence at key matches and has avoided heavy media attention. Their steady approach to the relationship drew praise from supporters and commentators.
The engagement now marks a change from private support to public commitment for the pair. Wumi Toriola kneels to apologise
