Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced that he has awarded N50 million to the players and coaches of the Real Madrid Football Academy in Port Harcourt for their recent tour of the United Kingdom.
The award was presented to the academy’s team in recognition of the effort and commitment shown during the UK tour, which included training sessions and friendly matches with local clubs.
The Real Madrid Football Academy, based in Port Harcourt, is an affiliate of the Spanish club Real Madrid and has been developing young talent in Rivers State for several years.
Rivers State, located in southern Nigeria, has a growing reputation for nurturing football talent, and the governor’s support is seen as a boost for the academy’s continued development.
Source: Punch Nigeria.
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