Ace comedian and actor, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has advised billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, against buying Arsenal with their present poor form.
He said this
while speaking on Punch Online interview programme, Stars Talk Football, where
he discussed his love for Arsenal and why he dumped sport for entertainment.
Ali Baba commended
moves by Dangote to buy the club from Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.
Dangote and
Senator Orji Kalu had indicated an interest in buying stakes in the London
club.
The
celebrity, however, cautioned that the billionaire businessman may not make his
money with the present shape of the club.
When asked
about moves by Dangote and Senator Orji Kalu’s move to buy Arsenal, the
comedian said, “Yes, Dangote can afford to buy Arsenal or any other club after
his refinery project. I think it is a commercial move, not to develop our
(local) sport.
“I like the
idea of Aliko buying the gunners. But if he buys these kindergarten players, he
won’t make his money. I hope that he buys Arsenal, but the influence of an
owner is limited. The coach makes the major decisions that help the club to
grow.”
He, however,
said the richest African man could buy Arsenal when the club have “men” and are
in better shape.
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