Following the announcement of Coach Patrick Bassey as their new head coach ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, Ranchers Bees Football Club has stated their intention to launch a serious campaign for promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and restore the honor of one of Nigeria’s most illustrious football institutions. Notable football players and media representatives attended the unveiling ceremony, which took place in Kaduna on Monday. Club President Nura Bulala and Kaduna State Football Association Chairman Faisal Abdullahi were among those present, and both men voiced hope that Bassey’s hiring will usher in a new era for the team.In his inaugural speech as head coach, Bassey thanked Super Eagles star Sadiq Umar, the club’s owner, for the chance and pledged to achieve the team’s main goal: promotion to the NPFL. AD SPONSOR They have set a goal for us to advance the team to the NPFL. We’re striving for that,” Bassey stated. “To demonstrate that this club is here to stay and will bring glory once more, we want to bring joy back to Kaduna and the Ranchers Bees supporters.”With years of experience in both elite and amateur football, Bassey is a seasoned tactician who is well-known for his technical proficiency and knowledge of player development. The club’s management, who are committed to putting Ranchers Bees back in their proper position among Nigeria’s top football clubs, see his appointment as a daring declaration of intent. Goalie Emmanuel Daniel, a former national team goalie, was also introduced at the ceremony. He promised to use his extensive expertise to mentor the younger players and support the team’s promotion campaign.It’s a fantastic opportunity to influence the young players and assist the squad in reaching our promotion goal, thanks to the extensive expertise I’ve accumulated over the years,” Daniel said. The 2017 NNL season will see the Ranchers Bees play in Conference D against Gombe United, Yobe Desert Stars, and Kebbi United, among other formidable opponents. There is a lot of hope in Kaduna that the legendary Ranchers Bees may make a strong push for promotion and restore their legendary reputation in Nigerian football with Bassey leading the team, fresh reinforcements on board, and a revived sense of faith among the players.
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