The richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, is reportedly close to sealing a deal to purchase a French team, Valenciennes FC.
The French media outlet, Entreprendre, claimed that the Nigerian, the 86th richest man in the world, would initially take over the 60 per cent stake of the Eddy Zdziech family and would thereafter look to gain full control of the club, which was established in 1913.
The 110-year-old cub has spent an equal amount of time playing in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, having played 40 seasons in the first division and 36 seasons in the second division. They have never won the first division, but have won Ligue 2 on two occasions. Valenciennes have also won the Championnat National and the Championnat de France amateur in 2005 and 1998, respectively.
Some notable former players of the club include Argentina 1986 World Cup winner Jorge Burruchaga, Cameroon legend Roger Milla, former Senegal national team coach Bruno…
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