The Digest:
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq, alongside politician Hon. Bello El-Rufai, has acquired the storied Ranchers Bees FC of Kaduna, aiming to restore its former glory and secure a return to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL).
Key Points:
- Umar Sadiq and Hon. Bello El-Rufai acquire Ranchers Bees FC of Kaduna.
- The club aims for NPFL promotion within two seasons, starting in the Nigerian National League.
- Former AS Roma defender Nura Abdullahi appointed as club president.
- Sadiq emphasizes hope, pride, and opportunity for the people of Kaduna.
- Ranchers Bees once boasted stars like Daniel Amokachi and Dominic Iorfa.
- The club will feature a professional team and a youth academy for future development.
- Kaduna State Football Association pledges support for the club's growth.
- The move follows the success stories of privately-owned clubs like Remo Stars and Ikorodu City in the NPFL.
With a clear goal of returning Ranchers Bees FC to its former glory, Umar Sadiq’s acquisition marks a new chapter in Nigerian football. The club’s revival reflects a growing trend of privately-owned teams in the top flight.
