President of Nigeria National League (NNL) team, Remo Stars FC, Kunle Soname, at the weekend bought Portuguese second division side, Clube Desportivo Feirense, making him the first Nigerian to own an European club.
Soname, who is also chairman of popular sports betting site Bet9ja, secured 70 percent of the club, which last played in the Portuguese top-flight division in 2011.
The announcement was made on the club’s website. It reads, “Last Friday we effected a transformation of our club through the sale of part of the capital to our new partners, Tavisstock Global Resource Ltd, led by Mr. Kunle Soname. We wish all the stakeholders the best and believe it will be a lasting partnership that would bring great sporting success to Clube Desportivo Feirense.”
Soname, speaking on the takeover said he loved the club’s organization and philosophy and had no plans of changing anything about the club. He also said the takeover would also impact positively on Remo Stars FC and Nigerian Football, adding, “It is a great thing to have achieved this. My sincere gratitude to God and everyone involved in the take over process”.
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