Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina, has joined a growing list of footballers investing in Sokito, a sustainable football boot brand.
Aina, along with other high-profile players, hopes that in the near future, Sokito will rival established sportswear giants such as Nike, Adidas, and Puma.
This move mirrors the entrepreneurial ventures of other Super Eagles players, like Kenneth Omeruo, who opened a lounge and bar in Spain and Ahmed Musa who has investments in real estate, oil and gas and agriculture.
Many Nigerian footballers have been diversifying their portfolios, and Aina has chosen the investor route through the Sokito brand.
The £1.1 million investment will fuel Sokito's international expansion.
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Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, was among the first professionals to test the brand's boots, donning the ‘Scudetta’ model during the Africa Cup of Nations and in recent international fixtures.
Sokito’s eco-friendly approach has attracted significant global attention, with their boots being touted as the “greenest” in the industry.
The investment group backing Sokito features players from top leagues around the world, including France, Germany, the USA, and the Premier League’s Aina and Chalobah.
In recent years, footballers investing in various aspects of the game, such as owning lower league clubs and establishing academies, has become common.
However, Aina’s involvement with Sokito stands out as it focuses on addressing climate change and how football interacts with the environment.
With this forward-thinking initiative, Sokito is poised for growth, making it a promising investment for Aina.
