Football Community Hails, Prays For TopPro President, Ayodele Thomas On His 58th Birthday
By Akeem Busari
When it rains, it pours. And that is how the praises and prayers have been pouring in for this quintessential, impactful and results-oriented sportspreneur.
The football community are rolling out the drums, singing and dancing in praises to God for graciously adding another year to the blessed life of the President and founder of TopPro Sports Management Company, a leading brand in the sports management sector, ESV Ayodele Olubunmi Thomas, as he celebrates his 58th birthday.
National Coordinator of Friends Of Nigeria Sports, Chief Diprieye Thompson, while congratulating Thomas on his birthday, prayed that God grants him a longer, healthier and prosperous life in the land of the living.
National Chairman of Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Rev(Amb). Samuel Ikpea, thanked God for the life of the celebrant and prayed that he lives long in good health for the benefits of Nigeria and global football.
On her part, the Chief Executive Officer of TopPro, Princess Ojuolape Kosoko, was effusive in praises and prayers for Thomas, who she describes as kind, generous, very resourceful and a quintessential sportspreneur.
Ayodele Thomas, has practically paid his dues in the world of football, having cut his teeth as a former footballer, playing for several clubs in England and Poland. He is a registered FA Level 2 Coach in UK with over 15 years in sports management.
And over the years, he has participated in virtually all aspects of football management around Europe and Africa and played active roles in intermediary services between players and clubs and between clubs.
He is highly resourceful, with in-depth knowledge of footballer’s transfers, club to club negotiations, players’ welfare and FIFA rules and regulations governing intermediary services. Having once served as President of Football Intermediaries Association of Nigeria (FIAN).
He is a Real Estate Professional, member, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, RICS, United Kingdom and Nigeria Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV),
The CEO/MD of Atom Real Estate Investment Management, also has degrees in B.SC (Hons) Real Estate, University of Westminster, United Kingdom, and B.SC (Hons) Political Science, Lagos State University.
