Forget the Kroenkes and move over Daniel Ek; the answer to Arsenal's ownership issues could be Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. The wealthy business had made no secret of his desire to take over at the Emirates in the past, having made several declarations of interest in the last half-decade. Through his company Dangote Cement, the 64-year-old has, well, cemented his place as one of the richest people on earth and the wealthiest person in Africa. With a net worth of £10.3billion - a figure that rose a whopping £42.7million in the last 24 hours alone - he is even richer than Arsenal's current owner, the much-maligned Stan Kroenke. Aliko Dangote is Africa's richest man Read More Related...
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