Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka has shared some wonderful personal news, announcing his engagement to his long-term girlfriend, Tolami Benson.
The Happy Announcement
The couple revealed their engagement in a joint Instagram post on Friday, 17th November 2025. The post featured the simple, significant date "17.11.25" alongside a beautiful collection of photographs from their celebration. The images captured intimate moments of the pair, including them snuggling, sharing a kiss, and a beaming Saka spinning his new fiancée around. One photo provided a close-up look at Benson's stunning engagement ring, which featured an enormous precious stone.
Flood of Congratulations from the Football World
The announcement was swiftly met with a wave of support from Saka's colleagues and friends in the football community. Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang commented playfully, "Not (lil) chilli anymore. Congrats Chilli boy." Current teammate Gabriel Martinelli responded with a series of heart emojis, while Joe Willock and Folarin Balogun both offered their "congratulations."
Arsenal Women's star Beth Mead also sent her best wishes to "both" of them. Other notable figures from the sport, including Marcus Rashford, Ivan Toney, and Jesse Lingard, were among those who liked the post, demonstrating the couple's popularity within the game.
A Romantic Proposal and a Long-Standing Relationship
The engagement follows a romantic proposal orchestrated by Saka during an evening out in London. According to reports, the Arsenal star pulled out all the stops, arranging a special event at an upmarket hotel in the capital. A source described the moment as "incredibly special," noting that Tolami was "totally blown away."
The couple have been together for five years, having begun their relationship in 2020. Benson is a regular presence supporting Saka from the stands during his appearances for both Arsenal and England. The pair made their relationship public at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and she was also in attendance at Euro 2024, proudly wearing a jacket with his original Arsenal squad number, 87.
Like Saka, Tolami Benson is 24 years old. She works as a senior planning executive in London, having graduated from Birmingham University with a degree in Public Relations and Media.
Focus Returns to the Pitch
This happy personal news comes as Saka prepares for a crucial London derby. Arsenal, who currently sit at the summit of the Premier League table, travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's side have secured nine wins, two draws, and just one defeat from their opening 12 matches.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged the difficulty of the challenge ahead, praising Arsenal's defensive solidity and threat from set-pieces in his pre-match press conference. He stated, "For sure, Arsenal defend fantastically. Any team against them struggles to score goals... and they have weapons when they attack." The Blues will be eager to close the six-point gap on their rivals in what promises to be a compelling encounter.
