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PHOTOS: Saraki cheers Arsenal at Champions League final in Budapest

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  • Former Nigerian Senate President Bukola Saraki attended the Champions League final in Budapest.
  • Saraki, a long-time Arsenal supporter, posted photos from the Puskás Arena on social media.
  • He also founded a professional football club in Nigeria and previously served as governor and Senate president.

Former Nigerian Senate President Bukola Saraki was present at the Puskás Arena in Budapest to witness the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Saraki, a dedicated Arsenal fan, shared his attendance on X, formerly Twitter, posting images from the 67,000-capacity stadium with the caption, “Live at the Puskás Arena, Budapest for the Champions League Final. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!!”.

Saraki's commitment to the club has led him to follow Arsenal's continental matches. Earlier in the competition, he attended the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium. He also met Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka after the team's victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Beyond his support for Arsenal, Saraki is also the founder of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club, a professional team based in Ilorin, Kwara State, which competes in the Nigeria National League. The Champions League final marked the conclusion of Europe's premier club competition's 71st season. Hungary hosted the event for the first time, having previously staged the Europa League final in 2023. Saraki served as the 13th president of the Nigerian Senate from 2015 to 2019 and was governor of Kwara State from 2003 to 2011.

Live at the Puskás Arena, Budapest for the Champions League Final. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!!

— Bukola SarakiSaraki announced his attendance on X, posting photos of himself at the stadium.
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