As the Abuja 2025 African Armwrestling Championship draws near, the LOC has unveiled Hon. Kunle Soname as the Chief Launcher for the upcoming Mascot Unveiling and Fundraising Night on June 14.
A celebrated figure in Nigerian sports and business, Soname’s appointment brings significant clout and enthusiasm to the event.
Why Kunle Soname Stands Out
Bet9ja Founder & Chairman: Since launching in 2013, Bet9ja has become Nigeria’s leading sports-betting platform, ranking among the country’s top-visited websites .
Sports Development Pioneer: He established Remo Stars FC in 2004 and later founded Beyond Limits FA in 2022—an academy that clinched Africa’s first Viareggio Cup victory .
Professional Football Club Owner: He made history in 2015 as the first Nigerian to acquire a European club, taking over Portugal’s C.D. Feirense .
Aviation Entrepreneur: In 2022, Soname launched ValueJet, a Nigerian private airline operating Bombardier aircraft—extending his impact beyond sports .
Grassroots Advocate: A former chairman of Ikosi-Isheri Local Council, he invested in local stadiums and youth initiatives, showcasing his lasting commitment to community development .
What Soname Brings to Abuja 2025
Hon. Kunle Soname’s role as Chief Launcher symbolizes the fusion of sporting success and entrepreneurial leadership that the Abuja 2025 Championship embodies. His journey—from empowering youth through football to pioneering major sports infrastructures—mirrors the event’s ambition to place armwrestling at the heart of Africa’s sporting future.
His presence is more than ceremonial; it represents a call to the private sector, young athletes, and sports enthusiasts to join in delivering a legacy event that elevates Nigeria’s stature and inspires a new generation of champions.
With Hon. Kunle Soname leading the charge, the Abuja 2025 Championship’s Mascot Unveiling and Fundraising Night is primed to herald a new era of sporting excellence in Nigeria and beyond.
