A Nigerian athlete has the opportunity to secure a trial with Spanish football club Sevilla FC if his tweet garners 100,000 retweets. Currently, the tweet has amassed 55,000 retweets within 23 hours.
Sevilla FC has a history of engaging Nigerian talent. In July 2024, the club signed Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho on a two-year deal after his departure from Leicester City. Iheanacho expressed his ambition to "win trophies, achieve aims and have great success" with the Andalusian club.
Additionally, Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke joined Sevilla in June 2024 and was honored as the club's Player of the Month for September, following impressive performances that included scoring a decisive goal in a 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid.
The potential trial for the Nigerian athlete underscores Sevilla FC's ongoing interest in Nigerian players, reflecting the club's commitment to diverse talent acquisition.