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Nigeria amateur soccer player Osineye Oladipupo Ayotunde, more commonly known as “Ola Great,” has been surprisingly invited to try out for Sevilla FC’s senior team. This chance came following a social media push that drew attention from soccer fans globally.
Contacting Sevilla FC via X (formerly Twitter), midfielder with Superstar FC in the Lagos Liga, Ola Great attacked asked about the chance of a try on January 20, 2025. Contending he had to reach 100,000 retweets to insure the chance, the club reacted. Showing how much influence social media and community support have, Ola’s post blew past the target and got more than 140,000 retweets in 24 hours.
Grateful, Ola Great said, “Thank you to all who made this possible. Twitter NG, I appreciate it. I have many feelings in my heart at the moment. All I have is THANK YOU!!! I’ll be prepared,”
Renowned for their dedication to developing talents, Sevilla FC has invited Ola Great to try out with their academy first team in Spain. This project is in line with the club’s recent attempts to grow its international presence and nurture young athletes from core world markets.
A well-known Nigerian soccer agent, Chimezie Paul Obi, has made it possible for one to proceed. With enthusiasm, he said: “Ola’s journey from an amateur league in Nigeria to a trial with Sevilla’s first team is a testament to his talent and determination. This is a proud moment for Nigerian football, and we are optimistic about his prospects.”
Fans and celebrities promoting his story throughout social media sites have galvanized the Nigerian football world behind Ola Great. Nigerian comedian CrazeClown notably volunteered to finance Ola’s passport processing, emphasizing the group support for his trip.
Ola Great heads to Spain with the hopes of many young Nigerian soccer players to exhibit his abilities. His narrative highlights the need of community support in realizing one’s goals and the possibilities of social media as a talent discovery venue.
