AFCON 2025
Nigerian footballer Oladipupo Osineye, known as Ola Great, has been invited to an official trial with Sevilla FC’s international team.
The opportunity arose after Ola Great’s tweet requesting a trial with the Spanish La Liga club went viral, garnering over 100,000 retweets.
The challenge was initially set by Sevilla’s English X account, which led to increased social media engagement and speculation about his chances.
Ola Great received a video message from Chimezie Obi Paul, a Nigerian football player already on the team, who said:
“Hello my friend Ola, I am Obi Paul, a Nigerian player of Sevilla FC D. We would love for you to come and take a trial with our international team. We are waiting for you.”
Hello, @TheRealOlagreat. Chimezie Paul Obi, our new Nigerian player from @Academy_SFC, has a special message for you 💬 pic.twitter.com/6IDGrxY04u
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) January 30, 2025
Ola Great had initially asked Sevilla’s English X account, “How many retweets for a trial?” after challenging them. Sevilla FC has now given him the opportunity to try out for the team after his post went viral.
This is a significant opportunity for Ola Great, who has previously played for Superstar FC in the Lagos Liga and Futa Tigers in the Nigerian University League Games.
