Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is loving his new Nando’s peri-peri sauce and got Gunners team-mate Declan Rice to taste it as well.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Saka, known for his dazzling performances on the football pitch, has ventured into the culinary world with the launch of his own Nando’s peri-peri sauce. The collaboration between the talented midfielder and the renowned chicken restaurant chain has sparked excitement among fans and food enthusiasts alike. Described as a blend of sweetness, spiciness, and smokiness, the sauce promises a unique and irresistible taste experience for consumers.
The Gunners’ midfielder wasted no time sharing his culinary creation with Rice during a lunch gathering at St George’s Park, where the Three Lions’ squad have assembled ahead of the international break.
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Declan Rice on Instagram story. 🌶️
“Here we go, Peri-Peri Saka time! Is it nice, Saks?”
Bukayo Saka: “Bro, it’s unbelievable. Man’s been cooking!”
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WHAT DID SAKA & RICE SAY
Capturing the moment on Instagram, Rice eagerly sampled the sauce, expressing his anticipation with the words, “Here we go, Peri-Peri Saka time. Is it nice Saks?”
Saka, in response, exuded pride in his creation, declaring, “It’s unbelievable. Mans been cooking. Mans been cooking.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
To further promote the Peri-Peri Saka sauce, Nandos featured the Arsenal midfielder in a promotional advert, where he showcased his skills as a chef crafting the sauce. In the advert, Saka is seen passionately instructing the kitchen staff to add more garlic, tomato, and lemon, ensuring the perfect balance of flavours. The advert culminates with Saka infusing a touch of heat by adding chilli to the mix, elevating the sauce to new heights.
“I love it and can’t wait for everyone to try it,” Saka said. “I’ve been going to Nando’s since I was little so to have my own sauce is quite mad.
“My family’s really important to me so I wanted to make sure they liked it, too. As soon as my Dad said he was a fan, I knew it was the one.”
WHAT NEXT?
With the sauce set to be available at every Nando’s restaurant in the UK and Ireland for a limited period, fans eagerly anticipate the opportunity to taste it. Meanwhile, Saka & Rice will be back in action while representing the Three Lions in upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium on March 23 and 26, respectively.
