Dawn Sports and Entertainment Takes 8.33 Percent Stake in Truro City

Truro City has confirmed that Dawn Sports and Entertainment LLC has completed the acquisition of an 8.33 per cent ownership stake in the club. It marks the start of what both sides describe as a structured, long term partnership aimed at shaping the future direction of professional football in Cornwall.

A New Stakeholder with Global Ambition

Dawn Sports and Entertainment LLC, based in Oklahoma City, is the ownership group behind Oklahoma United FC. Under CEO Abdullah Ashraf, the company has built a reputation for operational leadership, strategic investment, and high performance standards across real estate and sporting ventures.

The group views Cornwall as one of the most compelling emerging football markets in England. They note the region’s passionate community, proud sporting identity, and strong potential for long term progression. The release also highlights Cornwall’s distinct culture, heritage, language, food, and identity, which they believe create a football environment unlike anywhere else in the United Kingdom.

For Abdullah, the real appeal lies in investing in a region with character and pride. He said: “This is only the first step of what we believe will become a defining partnership. We see enormous potential in Truro City not just as a football club, but as a regional institution that deserves the structure, investment, and ambition needed to rise.

“Our plans will focus on shifting momentum quickly and then prioritising targeted investment into infrastructure, training environments, operational standards, and long term facilities the club needs to grow sustainably.

“This partnership represents a focused, committed, and long term investment in Truro City, supporting the club through its current campaign and building the foundations for a strong, ambitious future for football in Cornwall.”

Truro City Welcomes the Move

Truro City’s chairman and CEO Eric Perez expressed his support for the partnership. Eric said: “Abdullah and the crew from DSE are focused on helping us build on what we’ve started at Truro City.

“They believe in the club, and first and foremost they believe in Cornwall as a place, its people, and culture.

“I have no doubt the future looks bright for football in Cornwall, and DSE will be a great addition to the Truro City family.”

The club describes this new stake as the start of a long term collaboration with shared ambitions to elevate the team and strengthen the foundations of professional football in the region.

📷Truro City fans during the National League Cup match between Truro City and Southampton U21 at Truro City Stadium on 13 August 2025 Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK