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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