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Top 5 Sports Angel Investors in Nigeria (October 2026)

The most active angel investors investing in Nigeria Sports startups. This investor list is updated monthly from the Shizune investor database, ranked by number of investments in Nigeria Sports startup companies. Find investors to raise a Pre-Seed, Seed or Series A round with Shizune.
Investor Relevant Deals Geography Stage Focus Round Size
Hesham Zreik
Angel
2 United States, India, Nigeria Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce $10k–$5M
Robert Herjavec
Angel
1 United States, Israel, Nigeria Seed, Angel Food and Beverage, Retail, E-Commerce $150k–$12M
Samuel Kwame Boadu
Angel
1 Ghana, Nigeria Seed, Pre-Seed Publishing, News, Digital Media $1.2k–$42k
Oluwatosin Abiodun Falae
Angel
1 Nigeria Pre-Seed Sports, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
Bashar Hamood
Angel
1 United States, India, Nigeria Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce $6k–$5M
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Hesham Zreik
Angel · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 2 investments in Nigeria Sports startups

Hesham Zreik is the CEO of FasterCapital. He previously worked at DreamApps as a Project Manager. Hesham attended the University of Westminster.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce
  • Stage:Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
  • Geography: United States, India, Nigeria

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 1171
  • Round size: Seed $20k–$2M; Pre-Seed $10k–$1M; Series A $170k–$5M
  • Lead/follow: 53% lead, 47% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Groccery store — Groccery store is a local Groccery store based in Hlotse, Leribe, Lesotho, designed to address a key challenge in the community
  • Excel And Impact Agro — Excel And Impact Agro aims to tackle the chronic shortage of vegetable production in Côte d'Ivoire.
  • Mercy Community School — Mercy Community School is a community-driven education initiative based in Linda Compound, Lusaka, Zambia.
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Robert Herjavec
Angel · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · 1 investments in Nigeria Sports startups

Robert Herjavec is based out of Arlington, Virginia, and is the Board of Directors of Lovelytics. Robert previously worked at CYDERES as the CEO. Robert Herjavec attended the University of Toronto. Robert Herjavec has been awarded an Emmy award.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Food and Beverage, Retail, E-Commerce
  • Stage:Seed, Angel
  • Geography: United States, Israel, Nigeria

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 15
  • Round size: Seed $150k–$12M; Angel $250k–$500k
  • Lead/follow: 33% lead, 67% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Lovelytics — Lovelytics is a data and analytics consultancy. We partner with people, teams, and organizations to deliver services and build solutions that drive outcomes while promoting self-sufficiency through hands-on enablement. Lovelytics partners with best-in-class technologies, such as Databricks, Tableau, Microsoft Azure, AWS, dbt, and others to deliverworld-class solutions and services.
  • Aryon Security — Aryon prevents multi-cloud security risks, without changing the definition, management, or operation of your cloud.
  • The Ben Buckler — The Ben Buckler is a winery that produces wines.
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Samuel Kwame Boadu
Angel · 1 investments in Nigeria Sports startups

Founder & CEO; Consultant @ SamBoad Express Editor-In-Chief @ Samuel Kwame Boadu's Journal Editor-In-Chief @ Accra Sports News Creative Director @ SamBoad Media Consult Founding CEO @ SamBoad Business Group Ltd Editor-In-Chief @ SamBoad Publishing Editor-In-Chief & Founder @ Accra Street Journal

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Publishing, News, Digital Media
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: Ghana, Nigeria

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 9
  • Round size: Seed $1.2k–$42k; Pre-Seed $5k–$15k
  • Lead/follow: 100% lead, 0% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Accra Sports News — Accra Sports News, an extension of Accra Street Journal, is your go-to hub for up-to-the-minute sports coverage in Ghana and beyond. From football, boxing, and athletics to breaking sports headlines and exclusive player stories, we deliver trusted, fast, and in-depth sports journalism
  • Accra Street Journal — Accra Street Journal is Ghana’s source for business, finance, technology, and economic news, providing in-depth analysis and insights into the country’s evolving markets. They deliver timely and credible news on key sectors, including banking, entrepreneurship, innovation, and government policies, ensuring our readers stay informed about the forcesshaping Ghana’s economic landscape.Our mission is to bridge the information gap between businesses, policymakers, and the public, empowering entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers with accurate and actionable intelligence. With a strong focus on investigative journalism and expert commentary, Accra Street Journal is your trusted guide to understanding Ghana’s financial world.Stay ahead with breaking news, exclusive interviews, and expert opinions from the heart of Accra’s business district and beyond.
  • The High Street Business — The High Street Business provides news and information about business, markets, and finance. It reports updates on trade, commerce, retail, and investment trends that shape the economy. The platform shares articles about enterprise, policy, and insights related to economic activities and developments. It publishes editorials and analyses thatexplain key topics in the business environment. It features reports about technology, finance, and public policy that influence local and regional markets. It also offers guides and discussions about topics such as digital payments, mining, and financial security.
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Oluwatosin Abiodun Falae
Angel · 1 investments in Nigeria Sports startups

Investment focus

  • Industry: Sports, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
  • Stage:Pre-Seed
  • Geography: Nigeria

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 1
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • ScoutIQ Africa — ScoutIQ Africa is an AI-powered football scouting platform dedicated to uncovering and promoting African football talent. Founded in 2026 by FA-certified scout Oluwatosin Abiodun Falae, the company bridges the gap between grassroots players in Nigeria and professional opportunities worldwide.The platform provides comprehensive scouting reportsthat include:Tactical analysis and positioning insights Technical skills assessment (dribbling, passing, finishing, creativity) Physical profiling (pace, stamina, strength) Psychological evaluation (composure, coachability, leadership) Radar chart visualizations for instant player comparison Verified video highlights and full-match footage ScoutIQ Africa serves football academies, parents, and individual players who need professional documentation to get noticed by scouts and clubs. The company's reports are trusted by academies in Nigeria and have attracted interest from European clubs including Kalmar FF and AIK Stockholm in Sweden.The founder, Oluwatosin Abiodun Falae, brings over 10 years of football development experience and holds an England FA Talent ID certification, FIFA Guardians™ certification, and BT Playmaker credential. He also serves as Chairman of Royal Football Academy, a CAC-registered institution with 1200+ registered players since 2015.ScoutIQ Africa is headquartered in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, and operates with a mission to ensure no African talent goes unseen through the power of data-driven scouting and technology.
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Bashar Hamood
Angel · 1 investments in Nigeria Sports startups

Bashar Hamood is a Venture Partner at FasterCapital. He previously worked as an Associate Director at Logica. He attended Heriot-Watt University.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
  • Geography: United States, India, Nigeria

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 631
  • Round size: Seed $11k–$1.9M; Pre-Seed $6k–$413k; Series A $33k–$5M
  • Lead/follow: 42% lead, 58% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • EcoBites — EcoBites is a subscription service that delivers sustainably sourced and eco-friendly packaged snacks and meals to consumers doorsteps.
  • Lawyeree — A platform offering AI legal advice to clients and allowing clients to be connected with the best lawyers.
  • ZohoOptimizer AI — ZohoOptimizer AI is a platform designed to enhance Zoho’s suite of business applications by providing AI-driven process automation.
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Sports Angel investor funding in Nigeria at a glance

Stats across 2 deals from 2 investors.

2
investors
in Nigeria Sports startups
2
deals
in Nigeria Sports startups
$1.8k
median round
in Nigeria Sports startups
50%
lead investors
lead at least one round
50%
Pre-Seed
most common funding stage

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