Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara don dash Real Madrid Academy players, coaches and management staff ₦50 million after dem successfully go international football tour for Southampton, United Kingdom.
Governor Fubara announce the money during one official reception wey dem organise for Government House, Port Harcourt, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
The academy delegation come meet the governor to present the trophy wey dem win during their UK tour. The delegation get 60 student-players and 12 staff members.
Fubara Don Dash Real Madrid Academy ₦50 Million: Wetin You Need Know
Money wey dem receive: ₦50 million for players, coaches and officials.
Number of people: 60 student-players and 12 management staff members.
Wetin dem achieve: Dem get international football experience and win trophy for Southampton, UK.
Government position: Fubara talk say him go continue good government projects, no matter who start am.
Fubara Promise to Fix Academy Infrastructure, Funding Wahala
As Governor Fubara dey address the delegation, him acknowledge say na the former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, establish the academy wey combine normal school education with professional football training.
But Fubara make am clear say him administration no go abandon any good project just because na another person start am.
According to the governor, government suppose continue any programme wey dey benefit the people, even when political power change hand.
Him stress say him administration still dey committed to policies wey fit improve the economy and general wellbeing of Rivers State people.
To make sure say the academy fit continue to grow, Fubara promise say the state government go quickly step in to address the infrastructure and funding challenges wey the school dey face.
Him also promise to create better environment wey go help the students balance their education with football development.
Fubara Hail International Scouts Interest in Young Players
Governor Fubara also remind the young footballers say football fit bring better money, but education still important if dem wan secure their future.
Him encourage the players make dem no focus on football alone, but also take their academic studies seriously.
The governor express happiness over reports say some academy players catch the attention of international football scouts during their Southampton tour.
According to am, the interest wey the young players attract show say international exposure fit open better opportunities for their football careers.
Meanwhile, Secretary to the State Government, Dagogo Wokoma; Academy Principal, Prudence Isaac-Harry; and former Super Eagles international and tour facilitator, Ida Peterson, all commend Governor Fubara for continuing to sponsor the academy and making sure say the UK tour succeed.
Last Updated on October 17, 2026 6:12 am by Hitvibz Media
Governor Fubara don Dash Real Madrid Academy Players, Coaches ₦50 Million After UK Tour
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