President of Nigeria National League (NNL) team, Remo Stars Football Club, Kunle Soname, at the weekend became the first Nigerian to own a top European football club by buying Portuguese second division side, Clube Desportivo Feirense.

Soname secured 70 percent of the club, which last played in the Portuguese top-flight division in 2011. 


According to a statement on the club’s website, “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.”

Speaking on the take over, Soname said the takeover would impact positively on both his two clubs 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.

“Securing Clube Desportivo Feirense was the next step in the right direction for me. I love everything about the club: the organisation, the philosophy and the fans I have no intention of changing anything in the club because I am satisfied with their operations.

“Rather, I want to ensure the progress of the club through promotion to the Portuguese Primera division.

“Having been involved in Nigerian football over the years by running Remo Stars Football club, I felt it was time to further develop the team. It would also bring benefits for Nigerian football through players transfer, training for officials and administrators, who have proven they have what it takes to succeed in Europe.

“I still have my commitment to Remo Stars FC; it is the beginning of all I have achieved in football and I will keep improving the team to get it to the greatest heights.


cc: lalasticlala, honeric01, ishilove
http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/10/nigerian-businessman-kunle-soname-buys-portuguese-club/

having open the floor we await Dangote to complete his take over of ARSENAL..

Nice one bro

I wish this meant better lives for Nigerians.......

Good move...they should also try investing in the local league division 1.(Nigeria Premier League)

coool one

More of this

Bravo ...Great achievement !!

Nice business deal


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Why not invest the money into NPL.
Well, na him money.

Ok

Good

Wow... I'm totally stunned. KUDOS TO CHAIRMAN KUNLE SONAME. I SALUTE YOU SIR.

Na noise dangote dey make since.

Good

money laundering-phase 2

sowii- club transfers/record signings

Nice one but not a top European club

Nyc one

Its a welcome development.u try o[color=#990000][/color]

Congrats.... Better days ahead.

He shld also bring up a scholarship scheme for Nigeria students irrespective of our course of study.

That will be a greater achievement

hensben:
Why not invest the money into NPL. Well, na him money.

ooh hell no he won't get enough return from npl

kliq:
Good move...they should also try investing in the local league.

Firstly Seconded!!!

Gracias!

itsIYKE:
I wish this meant better lives for Nigerians.......

Ofcourse, in the long term ,there will be synergy between Remo stars and this club

It will be easy for Remo stars player to be transferred to Europe via this club

he could av invested it in nigeria league

robosky02:


having open the floor we await Dangote to complete his take over of ASENAL..

Mukina2 be like...

Wao

The last time I checked, I cant remember Remo FC featuring in NPL first division.

Don't these Portuguese do background check up before transacting or is the club a bye-gone material

oshe