This archive report was first published on 17 July 2020.
July 17, 2020, marked a significant milestone in the history of football as Nneka Ede, a Nigerian entrepreneur, became the first African woman to own a European football club.
Lusitano Ginásio Clube, Futebol, SAD, a 108-year-old club, competes in the Campeonato de Portugal, the third division of Portugal’s football pyramid.
According to a statement, Ede acquired ownership of the club in June 2020, marking a new chapter in the club's history.
Speaking on her acquisition, Ede expressed her excitement, stating, '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.'
Meanwhile, in other news, a Nigerian professor, Charles Egbu, has been appointed as the vice chancellor of Leeds Trinity University in the United Kingdom, effective November 1, 2020.
