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Mmobuosi Believes Being A Nigerian Is Affecting His Purchase Of Sheffield United
Dozy Mmobuosi, a wealthy internet entrepreneur from Nigeria, argues that the hue of his skin has made it difficult for him to purchase the ownership of Sheffield United.
Dozy Mmobuosi was on the verge of executing a £90 million buyout of the English club after speaking with the club’s current owner, Prince Abdullah. But dusts are being raised concerning his source of income.
The 43-year-old Nigerian billionaire stated, on a podcast with former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand, that Sheffield United is the first and only team he supports because he was moved by the city’s passion and gave in to the idea of owning the club.
“I am now a fan of this club. I told my wife a couple of years ago that maybe one day when I get involved in soccer, I will only get to support the club I own. The only team I ever supported is the Super Eagles and I still support them to date, and that’s my national team,” Mmobousi said on FIVE podcasts.
“Hopefully I get approved by the EFL and you’ll find me a capable partner. I’m a long-term, focused person. I’m not here to just take and go.
“I believe we’ll get to the Premier League and remain there. I intend to run this club not just as a business that benefits the fans and myself, but the community.”
When questioned if he believed that having a black complexion made it more difficult for him to own a club in the UK, Mmbousi expressed his displeasure that concerns were raised due to his ancestry.
“I am one of the most scrutinized individuals that I know”, he said. “I run a public company, and the scrutiny for me is different and I feel that. My market cap is hit because maybe wall street has refused or failed to understand our message. But we are undervalued and I feel that if I weren’t Nigerian or African, it would have been different. So, I think the world needs to change this attitude of naming people, shaming people, or doubting people because they come from a certain place.”