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Kunle Soname

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Kunle Soname is a Nigerian politician, entrepreneur, sport enthusiast and the chairman of Bet9ja, a betting website he founded in 2013. He is also the first Nigerian to acquire a European club C.D. Feirense which he bought in 2015.[1][2]

Early life and education

Soname studied Political Science at the Lagos State University where he graduated in 1996.[3] He venture into politics in 2003 and was elected as the Executive Chairman of Ikosi-isheri Local Council a post he held till 2011.[4][5][6]

Career

Remo Stars Football Club previously known as FC DENDER was founded by Soname in 2004. The club was then relocated from Lagos State to Remo area of Ogun State, and is now playing in the Nigerian Premier League's Top Division.

Personal Life

Soname is married to Kemi Soname and they have a daughter Erioluwa.[3]

References

  1. ^ "I founded Bet9ja, Remo Stars FC to tackle crime and violence — Soname | National Daily Newspaper". National Daily. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Mr. Money Kunle Soname Stages Lavish 90th Birthday for Mom". THISDAYLIVE. 3 November 2019. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  3. ^ a b Odutola, Abiola (17 August 2019). "Meet Bet9ja's Kunle Soname, whose firm officially sponsors BBNaija". Nairametrics. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Bet9ja, Kunle Soname Net Worth ($100M) & Biography | Wealth Result". Wealth Result. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  5. ^ RACHEL, MADISON. "Meet Bet9ja owner - Kunle Soname". Online Nigeria. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  6. ^ Egbe, Esther. "We won't owe our players – Kunle Soname | National Daily Newspaper". National Daily. Retrieved 27 November 2019.