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Top 10 Richest Nigerian Footballers In 2024

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1 month ago

March 29, 2024

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For a lot of footballers in Nigeria, the sport serves as a pathway to fortune. It’s a lucrative field, leading to substantial earnings for its participants.

In light of this, Nigerian footballers, both past and present, have reaped the rewards associated with the sport.

Below is a roster, in no particular order, of the top richest Nigerian footballers based on their net worth:

John Mikel Obi

Mikel Obi, despite retiring in September, retains his position at the pinnacle of the list of richest Nigerian footballers. The former Chelsea midfielder enjoyed nearly a decade-long career in the Premier League before a brief spell in China.

Mikel’s last club was Kuwait SC, and it’s evident that he has amassed significant wealth from his football career. His estimated net worth stands at around €50 million, a testament to his financial success throughout his illustrious career.

Odion Ighalo

Odion Ighalo has experienced significant financial success throughout his football career. At one point, he earned nearly £300,000 per week while playing for Changchun Yatai in China.

Presently, Ighalo is affiliated with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Wehda, where he continues to command a substantial income. His net worth is estimated to be around €38 million, reflecting his lucrative earnings and financial stability.

Kelechi Iheanacho

Kelechi Iheanacho, a forward for Leicester City, follows closely on our list of richest Nigerian footballers.

The 27-year-old transitioned from Manchester City to the Foxes in 2019 and presently earns a weekly wage of £65,000 at the King Power Stadium.

As per Salary Sport, Iheanacho’s net worth is approximately €35 million.

Alex Iwobi

Alex Iwobi has spent his entire career in England, representing clubs such as Arsenal, Everton, and Fulham in the English Premier League.

At 27 years old, the Nigerian international is among the top earners at his current club, Fulham, reportedly earning around £83,000 per week, according to Salary Sport.

Coupled with his endorsement deals, Iwobi’s estimated net worth is approximately €31 million.

Wilfred Ndidi

Wilfred Ndidi stands as one of Nigeria’s richest footballers, as reported by Salary Sport.

As a midfielder for Leicester City, Ndidi earns a weekly salary of £51,000, as reported by Salary Sport.

Additionally, he has secured several endorsements, further augmenting his net worth which stands around €30 million.

Victor Moses

Victor Moses, aged 33, continues to demonstrate his prowess in the Russian Premier League as a player for Spartak Moscow.

Having represented renowned clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea, West Ham United, and Inter Milan, Moses has garnered substantial earnings throughout his career.

Reportedly, Moses earns £33,000 per week at Spartak Moscow, according to Salary Sport, and boasts a net worth of €26.2 million.

Ahmed Musa

Nigeria’s captain, Ahmed Musa, has been involved in significant transfers over the past few years, representing clubs such as CSKA Moscow, Leicester City, Al Nassr, and presently Sivasspor.

Beyond his football career, the 31-year-old has diversified into various businesses and investments.

With an estimated net worth of around €23 million, Musa firmly secures his position among Nigeria’s richest footballers.

Emmanuel Emenike

Although Emmanuel Emenike may not be actively playing football at present, he retains his status as one of Nigeria’s richest footballers, boasting a net worth of approximately €15 million.

Throughout his career, the veteran striker represented over 10 teams spanning various countries, including South Africa, Turkey, Russia, England, Spain, and Greece.

Reports suggest that Emenike has diversified his investments, particularly in real estate, with properties valued at millions of dollars situated in Nigeria, Dubai, and London.

Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen is another Nigerian footballer who is currently enjoying substantial earnings. The striker recently inked a new deal with Napoli, boosting his weekly salary to £113,000.

Osimhen has also served as an ambassador for prominent brands, with his net worth estimated to stand around $10 million and $12 million, per sporting news.

Samuel Chukwueze

Samuel Chukwueze experienced a significant salary increase following his much-anticipated transfer from Villarreal to AC Milan last summer. According to Football Italia, the winger’s annual net salary is estimated to be approximately €5 million.

Chukwueze currently ranks among Nigeria’s top earners, benefiting from additional income generated through off-field endorsements and sponsorships.
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JUST IN: Again, Aircraft Skids Off Runway At Lagos Airport

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May 11, 2024

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Barely 16 days after Dana Air was shut down by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authorities, another aircraft belonging to XEJET Airlines also skidded off the runway and landed in the grass at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos on Saturday.

Following this development, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has shut the 18/Left runway of the airport

The Airbus with registration 5N-BZZ with 52 passengers on board departed Abuja and landed in Lagos at 11.29 am.

Just last month, Dana MD-82 aircraft was involved in a skidding off of the runway, necessitating the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to order the suspension of the carrier for a comprehensive auditing.

Last year, in November, two aircraft from two different airlines skidded off the runway, in one week.

Aero Contractors, flight NG 119 with a registered Boeing 737 aircraft 5N-BYQ from Lagos to Abuja had a total of 133 passengers on board.

All passengers were safely evacuated through a controlled disembarkation.

The temporary closure of the runway by FAAN limits the airport to one single runway which is expected to lead to aircraft delays and landing.

The spokesperson of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Bimbo Olajide, confirmed that an aircraft belonging to Xejet Airlines skidded off the runway of the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport on Saturday.

She stated that a team had been deployed to the site of the incident.

“Our teams are there and on top of the matter. But whether or not the runway will be reopened today, i cannot immediately answer questions on that.” NSIB spokesperson told PUNCH Online.

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Ededuna Obaseki’s Descendants Congratulate King Charles On Coronation Anniversary

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May 11, 2024

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The entire direct descendants of World War II Veteran and a recipient of World War II Medals of Honour, Capt. Ededuna Walter Obaseki, has congratulated His Majesty King Charles III on his first coronation anniversary.

A congratulatory message signed by Mercy Ededuna Obaseki on behalf of The descendants, and made available to INFO DAILY prayed God to bless the King with long life, honour, and good health.

“We wish His Majesty good health so that he can effectively pilot the affairs of The United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and The Realms of The Commonwealth,” the message added.

The descendants, while thanking the British government for preserving the records of their late father, urged the King of the Great Britain to “start soon, the Colonial Legacy review in Nigeria because it is so important to us.”

While approaching efforts being made by His Majesty to review Colonial Legacies, the descendants said in hearing the King’s move to review it, “our Joy knew no bounds, and this feeling of great Joy increased more abundantly when we saw that indeed he was already doing this.”

“We watched with great happiness and excitement, The King presenting replacement World War II Medals in Kenya to the Veterans of The Second World War.

“We hope the King will also take action soon in actualising and fulfilling our dreams that both the British and the Nigerian government meet our demands that our father’s entitlements and work benefits be paid to we his direct descendants. It is also our prayer that the King empowers and supports us in our quests and in the present circumstances that we are in right now, your quick help is highly solicited.

“Our father Ededuna Walter Obaseki was a captain of the British Merchant Navy, a World War II Veteran and a recipient of The World War II Campaigns and Gallantry Medals of Honour. The 1939-1945; Atlantic Star; Italy Star; British War Medals were
Awarded to our father Ededuna Walter Obaseki and other officers and Seamen of the British Merchant Navy by HRM King George VI.

“Obaseki was a pioneer industrialist, governor, prime minister and head of government, and he handled the British administration in Southern Nigeria that brought great success to Nigeria in many areas like modern agriculture, education, healthcare, and maritime Shipping. The forming, shaping and developing of the navies during the time of the boom that both countries enjoyed and its citizens can still speak well of in sheer glories of remarkable advancement today.

“We are aware of some attempts by the Federal Government of Nigeria particularly in 2014 to help bring out and make known, the legacies of those that played active and very important roles in making this country Nigeria to be great, especially the Merchant Navy Officers who were the first ambassadors, head of administration and head of the British Board of Trade that brought about very positive growth and boom in Nigeria through the exports of timber, rubber, cocoa and palm produce, etc.

“We also want the distinguished senators and honourable members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria to grant our request that our father’s entitlements and work benefits for service in Nigeria to be paid to us by the Nigerian government. We need them (The Law Makers) to use their voice to also make our demands from The British Government.”

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Banditry: Niger Speaker To Marry Off 100 Female Orphans

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May 11, 2024

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The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, has announced plans to marry off 100 female orphans who lost their parents to banditry attacks in Mariga Local Government Area.

Sarkindaji disclosed this to journalists in Minna, the state capital on Friday.

The Speaker pledged to pay the dowries for the bridegrooms and has procured all necessary materials for the mass marriage ceremony.

Accordingly, the girls who would be married off were carefully selected from the 170 girls whose names were submitted. Sarkindaji stated, without disclosing the age range of the orphaned girls.

The Speaker, who represents the Mariga Constituency, described the initiative as part of his constituency empowerment project, “aimed at alleviating the suffering of the impoverished.”

Sarkindaji revealed that the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, and the Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Mohammed Barau, would serve as guardians to the female orphans during the mass marriage ceremony.

The Kano State Commander General of the Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, is expected to attend the event, slated for May 24 at Bangi, the headquarters of Mariga Local Government Area.