UPDATE: Africa’s Richest Man, Dangote Close To Buying French Club

UPDATE: Africa’s Richest Man, Dangote Close To Buying French Club

by Victor Ndubuisi
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Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa, is almost ready to purchase Valenciennes of the French Ligue 2.

Entreprendre, a French news source, reports that the business tycoon and CEO of the Dangote Group is prepared to buy 60% of the club.

The largest industrial conglomerate in Africa is The Dangote Group.

The Nigerian businessman attempted to purchase Arsenal, a Premier League team, in the past but was unsuccessful.

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Valenciennes was founded in 1913, and it now holds its home games at the Stade du Hainaut.

The team has competed in Ligue 1 for 40 seasons and Ligue 2 for 36 seasons.

The Athenians have won the Ligue 2 championship twice but have never won the Ligue 1 championship.

Valenciennes have also played in the French Cup final once.

They currently occupy 15th position on the Ligue 2 table.

 

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