Governor Wike meets Real Madrid super stars Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos in Rivers (photos)

- Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has met with Real Madrid stars Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos in the state

- He said the meeting was used to discuss modalities on the Real Madrid new football academy in the state

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 the state.

NAIJ.com gathered that 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.


Governor Wike meets Real Madrid super stars Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos. Photo credit: Simeon Nwakaudu

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


Governor Wike meets Real Madrid super stars Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos. Photo credit: Simeon Nwakaudu

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.


Governor Wike meets Real Madrid super stars Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos. Photo credit: Simeon Nwakaudu

“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,", Governor Wike noted.

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.


Governor Wike meets Real Madrid super stars Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos. Photo credit: Simeon Nwakaudu

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