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Gallery — Africa's richest people — African Billionaires — Ali Haddad — Assem Allam — Billionaires Africa — Clube Desportivo Feirense — Elmina Sharks — Featured — Forbes African billionaires — Hull City FC — Irvin Khoza — Kaizer Chiefs — Kaizer Motuang — Kunle Soname — Mamelodi Sundowns — Mohammed Dewji – Simba SC — Moise Katumbi — Orlando Pirates — Papa Kwasi Nduom — Patrice Motsepe — TP Mazembe — USM Alger
From South Africa to Algeria, These Men Are Africa’s Richest Football Club Owners
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