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Dangote to fire Wenger

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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote’s first order of business if he succeeds in buying English Premier League football club Arsenal will be to fire Arsene Wenger.

Dangote, who has coveted the team since becoming a supporter in the mid-1980s, told Bloomberg that he will make an offer for the club once the construction of his oil refinery in Lagos is completed.

“The first thing I would change is the coach,” Dangote said. “He has done a good job, but someone else should also try his luck.”

Wenger is Europe’s longest-serving manager. Since his appointment to the London-based club in 1996, he’s won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cup trophies. In May, he agreed to a new two-year deal, ending months of speculation over his future prompted by his team’s indifferent form last season.

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