Key points:
- North Star Network has acquired Soccernet.ng, a football blog based in Nigeria
- Co-founder Lolade Adewuyi will remain with the team following the transition
- This expands North Star’s footprint in Africa
North Star Network has acquired Soccernet, a Nigerian football blog which covers trending stories and scores.
This supports North Star’s initiative to expand into Nigeria and the African media landscape as a whole.
Julien Josset, Co-founder of North Star Network, said: “We’re excited to welcome Soccernet.ng into the North Star Network family.
“Their passion for Nigerian football and commitment to quality journalism aligns perfectly with our global vision of bringing fans closer to the game they love.”
Good to know: The North Star Network includes over 20 sports media brands, including Afrik Foot, Football Whispers, Cringe, Balon Latino, Esportelandia and SportsMole
Biyi Akangbe, Soccernet.ng Founder, said: “We started out as a small website 10 years ago with a passion to deliver news about Nigerian footballers to readers. “We have since become globally renowned as a trusted source for Nigerian football news, leading to this acquisition by North Star.
“We are happy that our hardworking journalists will continue working on the brand as it becomes part of an international group."
Lolade Adewuyi, Soccernet Co-Founder, will remain with the company as a columnist following the acquisition.
Soccernet has an international readership, with regular viewers coming from the UK, North America, Canada and Spain.
In other African news, Altenar gained a national manufacturer licence from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board to operate in South Africa.
