Story by Calum Roche
Bukayo Saka has spent much of his career making remarkably difficult things look straightforward. Running away from professional defenders and scoring worldies, to name but two. Then again, keeping his relationship private while becoming one of England’s most recognizable athletes may rank among his more impressive achievements
Who is Bukayo Saka engaged to?
The Arsenal star is engaged to Tolami Benson, his longtime partner. The couple reportedly began dating in 2020 but avoided making their romance public until they were photographed together at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
When did Bukayo Saka and Tolami Benson get engaged?
Saka and Benson announced their engagement in November 2025, sharing photographs from the proposal and the date “17.11.25” on Instagram.
Even after going public, they have resisted, unlike others, turning their relationship into a running social-media series. Benson supports Saka at Arsenal and England games, but intimate details about their life together remain largely theirs. In a 2026 interview, she indicated that wedding planning would wait until after the World Cup.
What does Tolami Benson do?
Benson, 25, grew up in Hertfordshire and studied public relations and media at Birmingham City University. She subsequently worked in media strategy and PR, once telling British Vogue that she would travel directly from the office to England games.
Her distinctive tournament outfits brought her a different kind of attention during Euro 2024. Benson calls her look “sports chic,” combining designer pieces with customized soccer clothing and subtle references to Saka.
That visibility has developed into a career of its own. She has become a L’Oréal Paris ambassador and collaborated with River Island on a fashion collection. Still, she styles herself with help from friends rather than a professional stylist.
