Gov. Wike Meets With Ronaldo & Ramos, Plans Real Madrid Academy
Gov. Wike is interested in having a Real Madrid Academy in Rivers State and he has held discussions with top officials of the Spanish club
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom on Monday toured training facilities of Real Madrid Football Club and also met with the duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos.
It is understood that the Governor is interested in having a Real Madrid Academy in Rivers State.
He held discussions with top officials of the Spanish club.
According to a press statement issued late Monday night, Wike was accompanied on the inspection tour by the State Commissioner of Sports, Boma Iyaye, and former Nigerian international, Adokiye Amiesimaka.
Vice President of Interact Sports, Mr. Kazma and officials of Real Madrid led Mr. Wike and his entourage on a guided tour of the Real Madrid Training Facility.
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In the meeting with Real Madrid stars, Ronaldo and Ramos, Wike said 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,” Mr. Nyesom noted.
He gave an assurance that the academy to be established in the state will be of international standard and will take into consideration the education of the children.
Ronaldo and Ramos lauded Mr. Wike for his commitment to the development of football.
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