Super Eagles Striker Becomes Club Owner

Super Eagles Striker Becomes Club Owner

Precious Oham

Super Eagles striker and Real Sociedad forward, Sadiq Umar, alongside current House of Representatives member (Kaduna North), Hon. Bello El-Rufai, have officially acquired Rancher Bees FC, the historic Kaduna-based football club, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The team is set to compete in the Nigeria National League (NNL) in the 2025/2026 season.

Rancher Bees FC is a traditional name in Nigerian football history, having produced several former internationals and enjoyed a rich legacy in the Kaduna football scene.

Speaking on the acquisition, Sadiq Umar expressed his excitement about reviving the club’s glory days. I and my partner, Hon. Bello El-Rufai, want to return the club to its old glory days. Growing up, I watched Rancher Bees of Kaduna, a club that produced countless players. It’s a thing of pride and joy for us to be the bona fide club owners,” Sadiq said.

The new owners have ambitious plans, with Rancher Bees FC fielding both an academy team and a professional side for the NNL campaign.

“Our target is to secure promotion to the NPFL. I’m elated by the feedback from Rancher Bees supporters and the people of Kaduna. We will bring back the old memories of the club and return the fans to the stadium,” Sadiq added.

With the backing of the passionate Kaduna fanbase, the new era for Rancher Bees FC promises an exciting journey toward restoring its storied past.