Nigerian Nneka Ede becomes first African woman to own European club

A Nigerian female entrepreneur has bought a Portuguese club, Lusitano Ginásio Clube, Futebol, SAD Nneka Ede has become the first African woman to own a European club  The club competes in the Campeonato de Portugal, the third division of Portugal’s football pyramid

A Nigerian woman identified as Nneka Ede has become the first African woman to own a European club after buying a Portuguese club, Lusitano Ginásio Clube, Futebol, SAD. The disclosure was made in a statement after the Nigerian entrepreneur acquired ownership of the football club.

Legit.ng notes that Lusitano competes in the Campeonato de Portugal, the third division of Portugal’s football pyramid and Ede took over ownership of the 108-year-old club in June 2020.

She said: “I am excited about this opportunity and I hope that this new chapter will deepen the already great sporting relations between Nigeria and Portugal, continue with the rich history of Lusitano club and provide a pathway for young talent to develop and shine through.”

An Igbo woman, Mrs. Nneka Ede becomes the first African woman to buy an European Football Club, named Lusitano Ginásio in Portugal.

She secured the 100% ownership of the 108-years old football club for an undisclosed amount.

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SOURCE: LEGIT.NG

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