North Star Network acquires Soccernet.ng to strengthen Nigerian presence
December 26, 2024 – Paris/Lagos – North Star Network (NSN) is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Soccernet.ng, a major step into the Nigerian sports space and another statement of its ambitions to make a mark in the African media landscape.
Founded in 2014, Soccernet.ng has established itself as the definitive voice of football in Nigeria. It offers daily in-depth coverage of Nigerian football alongside trending stories from the global football scene. With a dedicated team of football enthusiasts, Soccernet.ng has gained recognition for its quality journalism, including being awarded the Sport Blog of the Year at the Nigerian Blog Awards.
The acquisition is a key strategic move for North Star Network as it deepens its footprint in Africa. It adds a highly respected media platform to its portfolio of over 30 sports media brands, which includes Afrik-Foot, Top Mercato, Football Whispers, Sportsmole, or Vringe.
Julien Josset, Co-founder of North Star Network, commented:“We’re excited to welcome Soccernet.ng into the North Star Network family.
“Their passion for Nigerian football and commitment to quality journalism align perfectly with our global vision of bringing fans closer to the game they love.”
The Soccernet team will remain integral to the brand, ensuring its continued authenticity and unique voice, having developed the site’s readership in Nigeria and over 150 other countries, including the UK, USA, Canada, and Spain.
“We started out as a small website 10 years ago with a passion to deliver news about Nigerian footballers to readers,” said Soccernet.ng founder Biyi Akangbe. “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.”
Soccernet Editorial Lead Lolade Adewuyi will also be remaining with the project as a columnist following the transition.
With this acquisition, North Star Network underscores its commitment to amplifying local voices in key regions worldwide, providing unparalleled coverage for sports fans, and leveraging innovative strategies to create sustainable growth for its media brands.
North Star Network is a leading sports media group operating in over thirty countries.