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Rivers State, Real Madrid Finalise Agreement On Academy

Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike, C. Ronaldo, Real Madrid

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday met with the leadership of the Real Madrid Foundation as part of the requirements to establish a Real Madrid Affiliated Football Academy in the state.

Officials of the Real Madrid Foundation were led by the Managing Director, Julio Gonzalez and International Area Manager, Rosa Roncal Gimenez.

The Rivers State Commissioner of Sports, Mr Boma Iyaye was also present at the meeting.
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The meeting which held behind closed doors at the Real Madrid Foundation Office at the Santiago Bernabéu witnessed both parties concluding discussions on the areas of partnership.

In an interview after the meeting, Governor Wike said that the deliberation went on satisfactorily, noting that the partnership has reached its highpoint.

The governor said that the Academy would help the state harness the opportunities inherent in football as it would empower the upcoming generation.

He said: “This is the concluding part of the process of establishing a Real Madrid Academy in Rivers State. It is our dream to empower our youths through football.

“Today, you know that football is big business and one of the ways to improve the economy.

“This meeting is the height of our deliberation to get the Academy Started. We are happy that this has gone on satisfactorily. Rivers youths will reap the benefits of the Academy “.

Highpoint of the meeting was the presentation of a Special Real Madrid Jersey created “NEW” to the Rivers State Governor by Gonzalez.

Gimenez lauded the governor for the initiative to set up a Real Madrid Academy in Rivers State.

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2 Comments

2 Comments

  1. Prince Ojilere

    October 18, 2017 at 8:16 am

    Ok fine

  2. Uche Jenesis Nwekoyo

    October 18, 2017 at 6:54 am

    Good move

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