Governor Wike meets Kenneth Omeruo in Madrid

Nigerian international and defender of La Liga Club, Leganes, Kenneth Omeruo met with the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in Madrid on Tuesday, even as he commended the governor for his commitment to the grooming of young football stars.

Omeruo said that the establishment of an Academy would create a generation of great football stars.

He said: “I have been around the football circles and I have never seen such investment. This will equip the upcoming players with skills and education.


“Initially, when I heard that the Governor was to set up an academy of this nature, I thought it was a mere promise. But I am happy that it has become a reality. I don’t know of any place in Africa where we have such an academy.”

He urged Wike to continue investing in sports, especially football as a way of empowering less privileged children.

Responding, Wike expressed happiness with the contributions of Kenneth Omeruo to the successes of the national team.