Rivers state government and Real Madrid reach agreement on academy launch
- River state government have reached an agreement with Real Madrid - The state is set to launch Real Madrid academy - Governor Wike was in Madrid to finalise the deal Rivers state Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has finalised plans with Real Madrid representatives in Madrid and he is set to establish a Real Madrid affiliated football academy in the state. Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers state governor on Electronic Media, confirmed the finalization of the deal via a press release. He wrote: Rivers State Government, Real Madrid Foundation finalise plans on Real Madrid Academy in Rivers State Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo 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 Managing Director, Julio Gonzalez and International Area Manager, Rosa Roncal Gimenez. The Rivers State Commissioner of Sports, Mr Bom...