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Is Buying A Sports League A Good Business Option?

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
April 9, 2024
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In recent times, there has been a growing demand among sports enthusiasts for private investors to step into the realm of sports leagues, emphasizing the prospective benefits privatization holds on Nigerian sport leagues. Last year, Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa highlighted in an interview with league broadcasters the challenges of government support for the NFPL and advocated for private sector investment.

It’s evident that the economic landscape, both micro and macro, in countries, including Nigeria, flourishes with increased participation of private enterprises. Privatization serves as a cornerstone across various sectors, fostering innovation, competition, and job creation. It introduces a merit-based system where success hinges on performance rather than bureaucracy, driven by profit-oriented investors.

The prospective advantages of privatizing the NFPL are significant, encompassing enhanced financial stability, ensuring timely payment for players and coaching staff, upgrading training equipment, fostering intensified competition, and expanding the league’s global footprint in football.

As a business prospect, ownership offers the chance to immerse oneself in the dynamic world of sports, build a brand, and connect with passionate fan bases. Nonetheless, venturing into this domain demands careful consideration of the inherent risks and rewards associated with sports ownership. This sets the stage for evaluating whether purchasing a sports league represents a prudent business choice for investment

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  • Key Advantages of Investing in Sports:
  • Challenges of Sports Investment:
  • Bottom line

Key Advantages of Investing in Sports:

Emotional Connection: Professional and college sports programs evoke strong emotional ties with their audiences, leading to high brand loyalty and increased financial support from fans.

Urban Development: Countries in the GCC like Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain, along with Saudi Arabia, have utilized sports as a tool for urban development, boosting industries such as airlines, tourism, retail, and place branding.

Appreciation in Value: Sports franchises have proven to be robust investments, consistently appreciating in value over time, offering attractive long-term growth prospects for investors seeking portfolio diversification.

Diverse Revenue Streams: Ownership of a sports team provides access to various revenue sources, including ticket sales, broadcasting rights, merchandising, and sponsorships, creating a resilient income stream even amidst economic fluctuations.

Tax Advantages: Investing in sports teams can yield tax benefits, which savvy owners leverage to enhance their overall financial strategies and maximize returns.

Networking Opportunities: Sports ownership facilitates networking with other high-net-worth individuals and businesses, fostering valuable connections for future ventures and collaborations.

Cross-Promotional Synergy: Ownership enables innovative cross-promotional strategies, benefiting other businesses within the owner’s portfolio and driving brand awareness and profitability across multiple sectors.

Global Brand Exposure: Sports teams often boast global followings, offering a unique platform for international brand exposure, appealing particularly to billionaires seeking to expand their global presence.

Challenges of Sports Investment:

Financial Risks: High operational costs and the unpredictable nature of sports pose significant financial risks for investors, with team performance directly impacting profitability and return on investment.

Public Scrutiny: Owners of sports teams face intense public and media scrutiny, which can have implications on both their personal and professional lives.

Performance Pressure: There is constant pressure on sports team owners to deliver winning results, maintain high levels of fan engagement, and ensure overall team success, adding to the challenges of sports ownership.

Bottom line

After conducting a thorough analysis of the benefits and challenges faced by sports league owners, it became evident to me that these factors, while important, pale in comparison to the significance of the players and their coaches. Indeed, the ability of the players and the effectiveness of their coaching staff appear to be paramount in assessing the feasibility and potential success of investments in sports leagues.

Football, for instance, demands not only skill but also strategic training, with coaches focusing on individual player strengths during training sessions to cultivate a cohesive and formidable team. Therefore, the economic viability of investing in sports hinges largely on the investor’s capacity to assemble a talented team and provide comprehensive coaching and training facilities. When these elements are meticulously implemented, investments in sports are poised to yield profitable returns.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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Comments 32

  1. Fadiran Oluwapelumi says:
    2 years ago

    Well written article would love to see this implemented

    Reply
  2. Fadiran Oluwapelumi says:
    2 years ago

    Well written article would love to see this implemented in Nigeria

    Reply
  3. Mary-Jane Lawani says:
    2 years ago

    Nice write up.

    Reply
  4. Gideon Ireoluwa says:
    2 years ago

    Well, I think the participation of private enterprises in the NFPL is a welcome endeavour! It Holds high prospects for every stakeholder as the general populace especially those of us who love good soccer

    Reply
    • Kolawole Oluwafayokemi says:
      2 years ago

      Very enlightening

      Reply
    • Victor says:
      2 years ago

      This is a great article on a pressing problem in sports. Case in point is the participation of Sporting Lagos which brought in more fans and supporter for the NPFL especially an online audience

      Reply
    • Stella Ajani says:
      2 years ago

      Educative writeup????

      Reply
  5. Boluwatife says:
    2 years ago

    Absolutely interesting!
    At the end of the day, all business endeavors should assure investors of huge returns, even in the world of sport.

    Reply
  6. Tobiloba Balogun says:
    2 years ago

    Insightful article into the intricacies of NPFL. It was a nice read.

    Reply
  7. Eriki Joan Ugunushe says:
    2 years ago

    This is definitely insightful.

    Good one Benita ????

    Reply
  8. Christglory Adeyi says:
    2 years ago

    Privatization of the NPFL is not a bad idea
    However, it should be well regulated by making and implementation of laws as regards that purpose.

    Reply
  9. Christglory Adeyi says:
    2 years ago

    Beautiful piece
    Love it

    Reply
  10. Favour Fatunmibi says:
    2 years ago

    Nice and well written article.

    Reply
  11. Nova says:
    2 years ago

    This is really eye opening. Thanks for sharing Benita

    Reply
  12. Nova says:
    2 years ago

    Wow! I learnt a lot in just one article. Thanks for this, Be it a.

    Reply
  13. Nova says:
    2 years ago

    Wow! I learnt a lot in just one article. Thanks for this, Benita..

    Reply
  14. Aanuoluwapo Akande says:
    2 years ago

    This is a very nice idea.
    You gave a very balanced conclusion.
    Private investors investing in sport would be very much worth it if they invest in building a talented team and if they provide the necessary training facilities.

    Reply
  15. Tomipe says:
    2 years ago

    This is really nice

    Reply
  16. Funke says:
    2 years ago

    This is really insightful. Keep it up

    Reply
    • Rachel says:
      2 years ago

      Weldon Benita, it a good one

      Reply
  17. David says:
    2 years ago

    Very inciteful

    Reply
  18. Asele Peace says:
    2 years ago

    So educating

    Reply
  19. Akingbehin Mary Funmilayo says:
    2 years ago

    Thanks for sharing…nice work

    Reply
  20. Ayomide says:
    2 years ago

    Well written article!
    ….the global exposure part tho!????????

    Reply
  21. Kayode says:
    2 years ago

    Brilliant piece and insightful as well

    Reply
  22. Godfrey Emmanuel says:
    2 years ago

    This is a well written and beautiful right up
    Good one miss Benita

    Reply
  23. Dyung says:
    2 years ago

    Nice article! You hit the nail on the head..

    Reply
  24. Olamide Roselyn says:
    2 years ago

    Very insightful

    Reply
  25. Olabimpe Temi says:
    2 years ago

    It would be beautiful if this can be implemented seeing that the benefits outnumber the risk.

    Nice writeup dear.

    Reply
  26. Oluwadara says:
    2 years ago

    Very insightful read. Brilliant!

    Reply
  27. Precious Morakinyo says:
    2 years ago

    Wow, this is brilliant!

    Reply
  28. Ayomide Adeni says:
    2 years ago

    Very very nice article, i like it

    Reply

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