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The Nigerian millionaire who owns a Danish football club

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Lolade Adewuyi
April 27, 2023

Nigerian businessman Shola Akinlade has purchased a 55% stake in a Danish second division club. He has ambitious plans and hopes to use the club as a pipeline for players from Africa to enter European football.

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