Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State toured training facilities of Real Madrid Football Club of Spain on Monday 16th October, 2017 where he met with officials of the club, football star, Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, where further modalities were discussed in continuation of the process for the setting up of a Real Madrid Academy in Rivers State.
Mr. Wike was accompanied on the inspection tour by the State Commissioner of Sports, Boma Iyaye, and former Nigerian international, Adokiye Amiesimaka.
In the meeting with Real Madrid stars, Gov. Wike said that the objective of setting up the Real Madrid Academy in Rivers State is to develop stars that would rule the world in the nearest future…
“We are using football as one of the key empowerment programmes for the next generation. We want to grow international football stars from a tender age. We will tap from the experience and exposure of Real Madrid and their stars. This is a project that will revolutionise football in Rivers State and Nigeria.”
