Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday night threw a big party to celebrate Real Madrid winning this year’s Champions League title.
Also present at the bash were Former Attorney General, Hon Frank Ohwor, Former Acting National Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus and PDP Chieftain; Prince Emma Anyanwu.
Speaking at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Wike revealed that a Real Madrid Football Academy will be established in the state to groom international soccer talents.
He added that he has opened discussions with the club management to actualize this goal.
On the 2017 Champions League final in Cardiff, the Governor said though most people did not give the La Liga giants a chance, Zinedine Zidane’s team showed resilience and character to retain their trophy.