Saka Wins 2026 Socrates Award After Funding 120 Surgeries for Children
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has won the 2026 Socrates Award in recognition of his humanitarian work supporting children in Nigeria.
The England international financed 120 surgical procedures for children, making medical care a central part of the charitable efforts recognised by the award.
His support helped provide life-changing operations for dozens of young patients in Nigeria. Those efforts were at the heart of his selection for this year’s honour.
The award puts Saka’s contribution beyond football in the spotlight, recognising the impact of his support for children in need of surgery.
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