Aliko Dangote is Africa’s wealthiest individualAfricas richest man, Aliko Dangote, has expressed remorse over not buying Arsenal when he had the prospect.In a latest interview with Bloombergs Francine Lacqua in New York, Dangote revealed his need to personal the North London membership, which was valued at round $2 billion on the time.Dangote, the president and CEO of Dangote Group, cited his dedication to his refinery mission as the explanation he missed out on shopping for Arsenal.”I believe that point has handed,” he mentioned, wanting again on his earlier discussions about buying the membership.Dangote had beforehand promised, “The final time after we had this interview, I advised you as quickly as I completed with the refinery, I used to be going to attempt to purchase Arsenal.”Nonetheless, with Arsenals present worth and robust efficiency, he famous, “The whole lot has elevated in worth, and Arsenal is performing exceptionally effectively proper now, not like once they have been struggling earlier than.””I dont have the form of surplus funds to buy a membership for $4 billion as a promotional enterprise, he admitted. Shopping for Arsenal doesnt make sense for me at the moment.”Reflecting on his resolution, Dangote mentioned, “I do want I had bought it earlier, however on the time, my funds have been higher allotted to finishing my refinery mission than to purchasing Arsenal. I may have purchased the membership for $2 billion, however I wouldnt have been in a position to end my mission. It was a selection between ending my mission and buying Arsenal.”Dangote, who based the Dangote Group in 1981, has now put aside his ambition to purchase Arsenal, focusing as an alternative on his enterprise endeavors.Regardless of this, he stays a devoted Arsenal fan, ensuring to look at their video games and assist the membership.