Rivers
State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that a Real Madrid Football
Academy will be established in the state to groom international
soccer talents.
Speaking
at the Government House Port Harcourt on Tuesday night during a
victory party he hosted for Real Madrid Fans to celebrate the club's
Champions League Trophy, Governor Wike informed that he has opened
discussions with the club management to actualize this goal.
Governor
Wike is a prominent fan of Real Madrid Football club.
He
said football apart from being a source of entertainment
globally, has proven to be a veritable empowerment tool.
"We
will work with the Management of Real Madrid Football club to ensure that
a football academy is sited here in Rivers State. As you
know, Rivers State is the headquarters of Real Madrid
supporters in Nigeria ".
On
the 2017 Champions league final in Cardiff, Governor Wike said though
most people did not give Real Madrid a chance to lift the trophy, the club
displayed its resilience and discipline as it went ahead to create
history.
The
governor said that in today's world club football, Real Madrid
Football club has a competitive edge over other clubs.
In
his remarks, the Head of Service of Rivers State, Rufus Godwins said football
promotes team spirit and friendship.
He
said: "It is only in football that one man cannot play all the wings and
score. You need midfielders, defenders and strikers to win a game.
I am happy that the governor created time to celebrate
with the people.".
The
Head of Service said that the lesson of football is the promotion
of team spirit , which encourages unity of purpose for the
development of Rivers State.
The
celebration party which took place at the new Government House Port Harcourt
Amphitheatre attracted commissioners, Special Advisers, Senior Government
Officials and Party Leaders.
The
event was laced with music provided by Popular Rivers Gospel Musician,
Sensational Dele, jokes, banters and celebratory songs.
Most
of the officials at the celebration wore jerseys and insignia of
Real Madrid Football club .
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