Nneka Ede

Nneka Ede is a Nigerian entrepreneur.

Career

She was alleged to have bought Portuguese club Lusitano G.C., but acted on behalf of a company, making her the first Nigerian woman reported to own a European football club. She stated, “I am excited about this opportunity and I hope that this new chapter will deepen the already great sporting relations between Nigeria and Portugal, continue with the rich history of Lusitano club, and provide a pathway for young talent to develop and shine through.”
She was also mentioned as a potential bidder for Czech football club SK Dynamo České Budějovice. The club's then-owner signed a contract with investors represented by Nigerian businesswoman Nneka Ede.
The club later announced the completion of the share transfer and confirmed the international investment group—on whose behalf Nneka Ede acted—as the new investor. Some other sources allege she was in fact the real owner, not realizing she acted on behalf of a group.