NPFL: Abd'Allah Named Head Coach of New Ranchers Bees

The newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League club Ranchers Bees has named Usman Abd’Allah as its head coach, according to Completesports.com.

Abd’Allah signed a two‑year deal with the Kaduna‑based side, effective from the 2025/26 NPFL campaign.

The 51‑year‑old returned to coaching after a short spell with Remo Stars last season, during which the club was relegated.

Abd’Allah Among NPFL Top Tacticians

Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most seasoned managers, Abd’Allah has an extensive résumé.

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He led Enyimba to the NPFL championship in 2018/19 and has previously managed Kano Pillars, Katsina United, and the Benin Republic side USCN Cavaliers.

Ranchers Bees Back Among The Elites

Ranchers Bees earned promotion to the top tier by finishing first in Conference D of the Nigeria National League last season.

The club will return to the NPFL for the first time since the 2009/10 season.

The club is supported by Muhammad Bello El‑Rufai, the Kaduna North Federal Constituency representative in the House of Representatives, and Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq.

By Adeboye Amosu