Stormzy and Wilfried Zaha set to buy AFC Croydon

nme.com:

Stormzy and footballer Wilfried Zaha are set to buy AFC Croydon.The musician and forward player – who both grew up in the south London borough – have agreed a deal to acquire non-league club AFC Croydon, according to reports.Both are also part of a three-man consortium alongside former Crystal Palace head of player care, Danny Young, and the Croydon team to compete in the ninth tier of English football.The team was founded in 2012 after Croydon Athletic folded.

Speaking of the new agreement, they said (via BBC Sport): “The consortium will own, operate and develop their childhood hometown football club.

Whilst completion is subject to legislative and governance procedures, the three consortium members are excited about developing a community asset in the borough that gave them their own opportunities.”They continued, adding: “They hope to take the entire community on this exciting journey with them.”Stormzy was born in Croydon and has won three Brit Awards for his prolific music career.

A Manchester United supporter, the rapper also participated in the recent 2023 edition of Soccer Aid as the manager of the England team.Zaha began his footballing career at Crystal Palace before joining Manchester United in 2013.