Real Madrid FC to Set Up Football Academy in Rivers State Nigeria: Governor Nyesom Wike Met Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos...Discussed Modalities

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state on Monday, October 16 met two Real Madrid stars, Cristiano Ronaldo and the club’s captain, Sergio Ramos as part of the process of the setting up of Real Madrid Academy in Rivers state Nigeria.

In a statement signed by Simeon Nwakaudu, Wike’s special assistant on electronic media revealed that the governor toured training facilities of Real Madrid football club in the state.


The statement read: “The governor met with officials of the club, Football Megastar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos where further modalities were discussed.


“Vice President of Interact sports, Kazma and officials of Real Madrid led Governor Wike and his entourage on a guided tour of the Real Madrid training facility.

While meeting with Real Madrid stars, Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos, Governor 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.

He assured that the Academy to be established in the state will be of international standard and will take into consideration the education of the children.

Christiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos lauded Governor Wike for his commitment to the development of the game of football.

Rivers state sports commissioner, Boma Iyaye said that the Real Madrid Affiliated Football Academy will enhance the game of football in the state.

Governor Wike is billed to meet with the President of Real Madrid on Tuesday to formalize the agreement between the Rivers State Government and the club on the establishment of the Academy.