1. Austin Jay Jay Okocha
The number one spot goes to Austin Jay Jay Okocha who is one of the very best footballers to come out of Nigeria and indeed the African continent. Okocha has a football career of over 20 years in top teams in Germany, Turkey, England and oil rich Qatar. While he is more known for his club and relaxation spot, CLUB 10, Okocha actually controls a conglomerate, named ‘Jay Jay Okocha Group West Africa Limited’ which is said to be employing over 250 staff.
Sources also gathered that the conglomerate is into many businesses which include operation of a bureau de change, restaurant, bar, importation of consumer goods such as cars and wine, provision of security personnel and equipment. Okocha’s company is also into property development, road construction, sales and distribution of electronics, and soccer players’ management.
The company which was incorporated about seven years ago went into full operation in 2008 shortly after the former national team player retired from active football. Okocha’s Club 10 ranks very high amongst night clubs in the country.
His total net worth is set at $150 Million.
2. Kanu Nwankwo
Although retired, Kanu popularly known as “Papilo” has made a lot of money in football, after playing for top clubs like Ajax FC, Inter Milan, Arsenal, West Brom, and Pompey Portsmouth. At the last check, King Kanu earned as much as £30,000 weekly at Championship side, Pompey before the club had financial problems.
Apart from football the lanky striker make his money from wise investments in Real Estate, Hospitality, Oil and Gas, etc. His other investments includes an hotel in Victoria Island called Hardley Apartments which cost about $600 million to establish he also owns a multi million dollars photo-shop in Allen Avenue in Lagos and three other mansions in Park View, Ikoyi and the Kanu Heart Foundation as well as business interests in shipping in Europe. Last year, Kanu was duped of $104 million by his manager, meaning he actually worth more.
His net worth is $100million.
3. Mikel Obi
As one of the key players of Chelsea FC squad, Mikel Obi has achieved great success at Chelsea winning the Premier League and Champions League amongst others.
John Obi Mikel collects $120,000,(N20m), per week excluding bonuses, and income from participating in the UEFA Champions League. Mikel Endorsement deals includes Pepsi, Samsung and Amstel Malta and has a total net worth of $50 million
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