Dawn Group International
Dawn
Sports &
Entertainment
Building championship brands through club ownership, media platforms, and integrated sports ecosystems. Rooted in the United States and now England, following the acquisition of Tamworth Football Club.
“We see enormous potential in football clubs: not just as sporting institutions, but as regional pillars that deserve the structure, investment, and ambition needed to rise.”
Abdullah Ashraf, CEO, Dawn Sports & Entertainment
Investment Pillars
Four principles guide every investment we make in football.
01
Infrastructure
World-class facilities that provide the foundation for long-term success.
02
Training
Elite development programs that nurture talent and prepare players for competition.
03
Operations
Best-in-class practices that drive efficiency and sustainable growth.
04
Facilities
Sustainable assets that serve clubs and communities for generations.
Club Portfolio
Our current ownership, with plans to grow.
Oklahoma United FC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Established
2024
League
The League for Clubs
Capacity
12,000
Home Ground
Chad Richison Stadium
Key Facts
- •Competing in The League for Clubs
- •Playing at the state-of-the-art Chad Richison Stadium
- •Strong community focus with youth development programs
- •Partnership with Hope Is Alive for addiction recovery support
- •Qualification pathway to the US Open Cup
Tamworth F.C.
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Acquired
June 2026
League
National League
Nickname
The Lambs
Home Ground
The Lamb
Key Facts
- •Acquired by Dawn Group International in June 2026
- •Competing in the National League, English football's fifth tier
- •Chaired by DGI Founder & CEO Abdullah Ashraf
- •Long-term ambition to reach the English Football League
- •A community club at the heart of Tamworth, Staffordshire
Now in England
A New Dawn for Tamworth
Dawn Group International has completed its takeover of Tamworth Football Club, the National League side known as The Lambs. It is our first club in English football and the second in the DGI group, with Founder & CEO Abdullah Ashraf taking the role of Chairman.
Our commitment is long-term and community-rooted: targeted investment into infrastructure, training environments, and operational standards, with the ambition of carrying Tamworth up the English football pyramid toward the EFL.
Read the full announcementEnglandTamworth Football Club
- •National League – English football's fifth tier
- •Home at The Lamb, in Tamworth, Staffordshire
- •Chaired by DGI Founder & CEO Abdullah Ashraf
- •Long-term ambition to reach the English Football League
Status: Acquired – June 2026
2
Clubs Owned
Oklahoma United · Tamworth
2
Countries
United States & England
2026
Latest Acquisition
Tamworth F.C.
Believing in Places & People
We identify markets with passionate communities and proud sporting identities as the most compelling opportunities for football growth.
Oklahoma, USA
America’s Heartland
Oklahoma, where community, pride, and the beautiful game are coming together. Oklahoma United FC represents our belief that passionate places deserve championship-caliber football.
Tamworth, England
Heart of the Community
Tamworth is an exceptional town with a beloved football club at its heart. In The Lambs, we see a proud, community-rooted institution with the supporter base and local identity to rise, and we intend to keep it that way.
Integrated Sports Platform
A vertically integrated model that connects club operations, media, and infrastructure under one roof.
Club Operations
- •Performance analytics & scouting
- •Strategic talent acquisition
- •Academy & youth development
- •Operational excellence
Media & Content
- •Digital media platforms (web)
- •Print publications
- •Content production & distribution
- •Fan engagement technology
Infrastructure Investment
- •Stadium acquisition & development
- •Training facility construction
- •Venue modernization & expansion
- •Mixed-use sports real estate
Infrastructure-Led Value Creation
We create value by investing in sports infrastructure: stadiums, training facilities, and mixed-use developments that serve as the foundation for sustainable club growth. By owning the real estate assets that underpin our clubs, we capture long-term appreciation while building championship-caliber organizations with permanent homes and modern facilities.
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