Ranchers Bees Football Club of Kaduna have officially unveiled Coach Patrick Bassey as their new head coach ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.
The unveiling ceremony, held on Monday, attracted several football dignitaries and media representatives.
Among those present were Club President, Nura Bulala, and Kaduna State Football Association Chairman, Faisal Abdullahi, who both expressed confidence that Coach Bassey’s appointment would usher in a new era of success for the historic Kaduna side.
In his remarks, Coach Bassey expressed gratitude to the club’s owner and Super Eagles striker, Sadiq Umar, for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the team. He pledged to work tirelessly toward achieving the club’s promotion target.
“They’ve given us a target to promote the team to the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL). That is what we are working towards. We want to bring joy back to Kaduna and to the fans of Ranchers Bees, to show that this club has come to stay and will bring glory once again,” Bassey stated.
A seasoned tactician with years of experience across the Nigerian domestic scene, Coach Bassey is renowned for his technical acumen, leadership, and ability to nurture young talent. His appointment is widely regarded as a statement of intent by Ranchers Bees as they aim to reclaim their place among Nigeria’s football elite.
Also unveiled at the event was goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel, a former national team shot-stopper. Daniel expressed his excitement at joining the club and promised to bring his experience to bear in the team’s promotion quest.
“With the vast experience I’ve gathered over the years, it’s a wonderful opportunity to impact the young players and help the team achieve our goal of promotion,” Daniel said.
Ranchers Bees are set to compete in Conference D of the upcoming NNL season, where they will face stiff competition from teams such as Gombe United, Yobe Desert Stars, and Kebbi United.
With Coach Bassey at the helm and a strengthened squad led by experienced players like Daniel, optimism is high that the Kaduna-based club will mount a serious challenge for promotion to the NPFL and restore the glory of one of Nigeria’s most storied football institutions.
