7 richest football club owners in Africa

7 richest football club owners in Africa

African club football have been on the rise lately with the investment of some of African wealthiest men.

Though elite African clubs like Al Ahly, Zamelek, Esperance among several others are among the wealthiest on the continent in terms of net revenue and value, they are not the private properties of individuals.

Most of them operate as clubs with voting rights to elect presidents .These individuals will not appear on this list.

Business Insider has ranked the wealthiest individual owners in the African game.

1. Ali Haddad

The president of USM Algiers is not a well known one in the wider African football community but his tenure has coincided with a change in the fortunes of the club. With a net worth of over $300m dollars from his interests in media and hospitality, he is one of the wealthiest owners in the African game.

The richest owners of football clubs in Africa
Ali Haddad, USM Algiers owner. Source: Pulse

2. Kaiser Motaung

The founder of one of South Africa's top clubs Kaiser Chiefs has come a long way since his active playing days ended to grow his club to one of the brands that is most recognized in world football.

The richest owners of football clubs in Africa
Kaiser Motaung owner of Kazier Chiefs. Source: Pulse

3. Ifeanyi Ubah

The Nigerian billionaire owns the club that bears his name and has risen to become of the top teams in the league. A ruthless entrepreneur, Ubah is willing to invest a lot of his wealth in elevating the club.

The richest owners of football clubs in Africa
Ifeayi Ubah, Owner of Ifeanyi Ubah fc. Source: Pulse

4. Irving Khoza

Nicknamed"The Iron Duke" Irving Khoza has been in charge of the South African giants Orlando Pirates Football Club since 1991. He served as the president of the World Cup organising commitee in 2010, he is worth around $30m.

The richest owners of football clubs in Africa
Irving Khoza, one of South African wealthiest men. Source: Pulse

5. Dr. Papa Kwasi Nduom

Papa Kwasi is relatively new to the game of football, the Ghanaian politician who owns over twenty companies in various sectors of the Ghanaian economy bankrolls teams in the Premier league of the men and women's game including Elmina Sharks. He has also constructed an all seated stadium for his Elmina Sharks. He is valued at $400m.

The richest owners of football clubs in Africa
Dr Papa Kwasi Nduom, Ghanaian politician who invest in football. Source: Pulse

6. Moise Kitumbi

The enigmatic politician has elevated TP Mazembe to one of the continent's best not just on the pitch but off it as well. Kitumbi has bankrolled a $35m stadium, a private jet and has brought alot of big names that are quite expensive.

The richest owners of football clubs in Africa
Moise Kitumbi. owner of Tp Mazembe. Source: Pulse

7. Patrice Motsepe

One of Africa's richest men also owns one of its most glamorous clubs, Mamelodi Sundowns in the South African league. The current champions of Africa get the best of everything with a net worth of $1.8 billion.

The richest owners of football clubs in Africa
Patrice Motsepe, one of South African's richest men Source: Pulse

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