Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar, alongside Hon. Bello El-Rufai, has officially acquired renowned ranching-bees club, Ranchers Bees FC, based in Kaduna. The storied club which competes in the Nigeria National League is poised for a remarkable revival under their leadership.
Expressing his personal connection to the club, Umar said, “I and my partner Hon. Bello want to return the club to its old glory days. Growing up, I watched Ranchers Bees of Kaduna, a club that produced countless players. It’s a thing of pride and joy for us to be the bona fide owners of the club.”
With big plans in place, the new owners intend to field both an academy side and a professional squad, all with the aim of securing promotion to the NPFL. Umar added, “I’m elated by the feedback from Ranchers Bees supporters and the people of Kaduna. We will bring back the old memories of the club and return the fans to the stadium.”
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We witness in Umarโs decision more than just an investment it is a heartfelt reconnection to his roots. His initiative illustrates how football heroes can inspire communities beyond their performances on the pitch. By bringing Ranchers Bees FC back under local stewardship, he and Hon. El-Rufai demonstrate a commitment to heritage and future potential alike.
It is refreshing to see such a blend of sentiment and strategy. Establishing both academy and professional teams reflects a sustainable vision: nurturing home-grown talent while building competitive strength. We sense the fervour of Kadunaโs fans reigniting already the clubโs renaissance is as much about identity as achievement.
Their declared ambition to push for promotion to the NPFL signals that this venture isnโt merely nostalgicโit is forward-looking. With fan engagement at its heart, this revival has all the makings of a story that could reshape Nigerian club football culture. The momentum is palpable.
Did You Know?
- Ranchers Bees FC, originally known as DIC Bees, was transformed by Alhaji Muktar Mohammed Aruwa in the 1980s.
- The clubโs home ground, Ranchers Bees Stadium (Kaduna Township Stadium), has a capacity of just 5,000 spectators.
- Umar Sadiq had a challenging developmental pathway, featuring in youth systems at Spezia, Roma, Partizan, and Almerรญa before establishing himself in Spain.
- He was part of Nigeriaโs squad that won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, scoring four goals in the tournament.
- In the 2024โ25 season, while on loan at Valencia, Umar Sadiq scored five goals in 16 La Liga appearances, underlining his adaptation to Spanish top-flight football.
