Rumours to the effect that Nigeria's richest man Alhaji Aliko Dangote intends to purchase English premiership club Arsenal FC. Opinions have been varied some commentators including yours truly are of the opinion that the billionaire should focus inward at least initially, after all charity begins at home or so they say. A recent Thisday Newspaper quoted the head of the League Management Company Shehu Dikko stating that the billionaire should focus on Nigeria before else where.
While other commentators are of the opinion that its purely a business decision and as such should not be guided by national sentiments. There is some merit in this position; what would be the gain of Dangote if he purchases a Nigerian club say Sunshine Stars in economic terms.
This therefore in my opinion should serve as a motivation to the NFF and the LMC to give corporate organisations a reason to invest in the NPFL.
Football should be seen as a business and not a social responsibility or calling
Corporate entities always look at everything from the standpoint of its effect on their balance sheet.
The LMC should closely study the MLS model and adapt it to the Nigerian and African situation in order to improve content and additionally consider the exploitation of Television broadcast rights.
After all its a question of gain!!!
Thoughts and comments appreciated
