Fubara Awards N50m to Rivers Real Madrid Academy Team

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara rewarded the players and coaches of the Real Madrid Football Academy, Port Harcourt, with N50m for their performance during a recent football tour of the United Kingdom. Fubara announced this reward on Friday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, while receiving the academy’s management and students.

He commended the team for their discipline and exemplary conduct throughout the tour, noting their victorious return without any misconduct. Fubara emphasized the academy's role in nurturing young talents for lucrative football careers and expressed satisfaction that some students attracted interest from foreign clubs.

He assured the students that the state government would address complaints regarding inadequate facilities and accommodation at the academy. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Dagogo Wokoma, praised the governor for sponsoring the tour, while Principal Dr Prudence Isaac-Harry expressed gratitude for his support, describing it as unparalleled.

A total of 61 student-athletes and 12 officials participated in the tour.