North Star Network Acquires Soccernet.ng to Boost African Expansion

North Star Network (NSN), a prominent global sports media company, has made a significant move in the African market by acquiring Soccernet.ng, a leading football-focused platform in Nigeria.

This acquisition marks a major milestone in NSN’s strategy to expand its presence across the African media landscape, adding another reputable brand to its growing portfolio of sports media outlets.

A decade of excellence in Nigerian football coverage:

Established in 2014, Soccernet.ng has become a trusted name in Nigerian football journalism, offering comprehensive daily coverage of local football alongside trending global sports stories. Over the years, the platform has gained recognition for its quality content, including winning the prestigious Sports Blog of the

Year award at the Nigerian Blog Awards.

With its commitment to delivering reliable football news, Soccernet.ng has attracted a global readership spanning over 150 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Spain. This impressive reach and reputation make it a valuable addition to North Star Network’s collection of more than 30 sports media brands, which include Afrik-Foot, Football Whispers, SportsMole, and Top Mercato.

Julien Josset, Co-founder of North Star Network, expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition:

“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 integration of Soccernet.ng into the NSN portfolio reflects the group’s commitment to amplifying local voices in key regions, including Africa. This acquisition reinforces the network’s strategy of delivering hyper-focused content to sports fans while supporting sustainable growth for its brands worldwide.

Maintaining the legacy and voice of Soccernet.ng:

As part of the acquisition, the Soccernet team will remain at the heart of the brand, ensuring the platform retains its authenticity and unique perspective on Nigerian football. Founder Biyi Akangbe, reflecting on the journey, remarked in the company’s press release:

“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.”

Akangbe also highlighted the importance of the team’s continued involvement:

“We are happy that our hardworking journalists will continue working on the brand as it becomes part of an international group.”

Additionally, Soccernet.ng Editorial Lead Lolade Adewuyi will continue to contribute to the platform as a columnist, ensuring continuity in the brand’s distinct voice and editorial standards.

Source: news.worldcasinodirectory.com

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