Bukayo Saka partnered with the charity BigShoe to fund surgeries for children in Kano, Nigeria

Arsenal and England footballer Bukayo Saka has helped fund 120 operations for children Nigeria.Teaming up with the charity BigShoe, Saka helped fund surgeries for children in Kano, Nigeria, who had been suffering from diseases like brain tumours and inguinal hernias.In a statement, the 21 year old said: "I feel blessed to be in a position where I can contribute to making the children's lives easier and better through these surgeries.

"I still feel very connected to Nigeria. For me, it is very important to use my abilities to have a positive impact where I can and I have to say a big thank you to the whole BigShoe team for making this possible."

He continued: "For me it is important that every child has the same opportunity to achieve their dreams.

"If I can do anything to help then I really want to do this, it was very important to me. It makes me happy when I can see the kids happy and their parents happy. I want to do more and more and help as many children as I can."

The surgeries reportedly took place last month in October. Five doctors are said to have treated and cared for the children.Saka is set to play for England in the Qatar World Cup this weekend.