By Dayo Awoniyi
Temilade “Tems” Openiyi, the renowned Nigerian singer-songwriter, has joined the ownership group of San Diego FC as a club partner.
This monumental achievement marks Tems as the first African female to be involved in Major League Soccer (MLS) ownership.
As a Grammy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated artist, Tems brings her unique blend of creativity, passion, and business acumen to the table.
Tems’ involvement with San Diego FC is a testament to her commitment to empowering women and promoting diversity in sports.
As a trailblazer in the music industry, Tems has consistently pushed boundaries and challenged the status quo.
Her foray into the world of sports ownership is a natural extension of her innovative spirit and dedication to making a positive impact.
As a club partner, Tems will play a key role in shaping the future of San Diego FC. Her influence will undoubtedly be felt both on and off the pitch, as she brings her unique perspective and expertise to the team.
With Tems on board, San Diego FC is poised to become a force to be reckoned with in the MLS.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
