In a landmark move for Nigerian football, Super Eagles striker and Kaduna-born star, Sadiq Umar, has taken ownership of one of the country’s oldest and most iconic clubs — Ranchers Bees Football Club, Kaduna. Partnering with Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, Sadiq’s acquisition signals a new era for a club steeped in history and a renewed drive to restore Kaduna’s place as a football powerhouse.

Ranchers Bees FC, once a breeding ground for top talents, has long been a symbol of pride for the people of Kaduna. For Sadiq, who grew up in the city and began his football journey on its dusty pitches, the takeover is more than a business venture — it’s a homecoming and a commitment to give back to the community that shaped him.

Following the acquisition, Nura Abdullahi has been appointed President of Ranchers Bees FC, tasked with steering the club’s operations and long-term vision. The Chairman of Kaduna State, Faisal Abdullahi Tozo, has pledged his unwavering support to ensure the smooth running and sustainable growth of the club under its new leadership.

Speaking on the development, Sadiq Umar expressed his passion for building a thriving football culture in Kaduna, creating pathways for young talents to reach the highest levels of the game. “This is about more than football — it’s about hope, opportunity, and pride for the people of Kaduna,” he said.

With a renewed focus on excellence, talent development, and community engagement, Ranchers Bees FC is set to write a new chapter in its storied history — one led by a son of Kaduna determined to grow the game at home and put the club back on the national and international map.