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Jan 30 Nigerian Footballer Ola Great Secures Trial with Sevilla FC D After Viral Tweet

Nigerian footballer Ola Great has earned an official trial invitation from Spanish La Liga club Sevilla FC D, following a remarkable social media campaign that took the football world by storm.

Ola Great’s journey to this opportunity began with a simple tweet requesting a trial at Sevilla. The post quickly went viral, garnering over 100,000 retweets and capturing the attention of football enthusiasts worldwide.

The tweet was initially a response to a challenge set by Sevilla’s English X (formerly Twitter) account, which asked fans to push for engagement. The overwhelming response led to widespread speculation about whether the club would take action.

Sevilla FC D Makes It Official

In a surprising and exciting development, fellow Nigerian and Sevilla FC D player, Chimezie Paul Obi, personally extended an official trial invitation to Ola Great.

Obi shared a message via Sevilla’s official social media platform, saying:

“Hello Ola, I am Obi Paul, I am a player of Sevilla FC D, and we would love for you to come and take a trial with our international team. We are waiting for you.”

A Rare Social Media Success Story

This event highlights the power of social media in modern football. While many young players struggle to get noticed, Ola Great’s persistence and strategic use of Twitter have given him a once-in-a-lifetime chance to prove himself at a top European club.

Opinion: A Step Closer to the Dream?

While securing a trial is a huge milestone, the real challenge begins now. Ola Great must demonstrate his talent, discipline, and determination to earn a professional contract with Sevilla.

If he succeeds, this could inspire countless other young players to leverage social media and persistence to chase their football dreams.