Aarhus Fremad have secured the Danish 2nd Division championship and earned promotion to the 1st Division following a dominant campaign. Leading the promotion group, they finished clear at the summit finishing with 18 wins, 5 draws and 8 defeats, while amassing a striking +32 goal difference over 31 matches.
Owned by Paystack co‑founder Shola Akinlade who acquired a 55 % stake in March 2023 the club have seen marked improvement under his guidance, holding a six‑point advantage before securing their place in the higher division.
Managerial leadership and consistent performances propelled the club. A decisive 1‑1 result in their final fixture a strong team display was enough to crown them champions, rounding off a season where they finished with 54 points to their nearest rivals’ 56.
Editorial
We celebrate Aarhus Fremad’s promotion as a testament to visionary ownership and sustained performance. Shola Akinlade’s majority investment has not only stabilised the club financially but has guided it back to a higher division—a statement that ambition backed by belief yields tangible success.
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We note the significance of returning to the 1st Division it offers better competition, increased exposure and stronger community relevance. For Denmark’s football landscape, this ascent reinforces the vitality of clubs that combine heritage and innovation.
We also see ripple effects beyond the pitch. Akinlade’s dual roles with Sporting Lagos and Aarhus Fremad suggest this promotion could benefit both clubs through shared knowledge, talent exchange and broader brand identity in Europe and Africa.
We believe this achievement will inspire similar moves in Nigerian football. When entrepreneurs like Akinlade invest decisively, clubs thrive when support is strategic and long‑term, structural progress occurs. Aarhus Fremad’s rise is no fluke it’s a blueprint for sustainable success.
Did You Know?
- The Danish 2nd Division’s top two teams are promoted, making Aarhus Fremad one of just two to move up this season.
- Founded in 1947, Aarhus Fremad climbed from Denmark’s lowest tiers to Superliga in the 1990s, achieving nine promotions in 13 years.
- Under Akinlade’s ownership since 2023, Aarhus Fremad formed a “sister‑club” partnership with Sporting Lagos FC.
- In the promotion group stage, Fremad amassed the highest goal difference (+32), scoring 54 and conceding 22.
- Jashar Beluli, a new signing from AC Horsens, contributed three goals in 12 appearances, helping the side secure promotion.
