Sports

Super Eagles Striker, Sadiq Umar Propels Ranchers Bees to Sign New Partnership Deal with Macron as Official Kit Sponsor

Published

1 year ago

August 20, 2025

Following the recent acquisition of Ranchers Bees of Kaduna by Super Eagles forward Sadiq Umar and Federal House of Representatives member Bello El Rufai, the club has announced a landmark partnership with European sportswear giants Macron.

The Italy-based brand, renowned for its quality and innovation in sportswear, signed a one year deal to kit Ranchers Bees ahead of the upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) season.

Speaking on the transformation, the new owners emphasized their vision for the club’s revival: “We want to put a smile on the face of Kaduna people. This club means a lot to the state, and the new management is committed to restoring its glory,” Super Eagles hitman, Sadiq Umar stated.

“I am coming with a lot of experience as a player, while Hon. Bello brings strong corporate and administrative expertise as well. Together, we aim to reposition Ranchers Bees as a force in Nigerian football.”

Under the agreement, Macron will supply the club’s matchday kits, training wear, and travel apparel, ushering in a new era for the Kaduna-based side.

Ex-Junior international and former AS Roma player, Nura Abdullahi has been appointed President of the club, bringing his wealth of European football experience into leadership.

The partnership with Macron further validates the club’s new ambition. Macron currently outfits several top clubs across Europe, including Crystal Palace (2025 FA Cup Champions), Bologna (2025 Coppa Italia Champions), FC Basel, Standard Liège, Nantes, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, Blackburn Rovers, and many others.

With this sponsorship and new management structure, Ranchers Bees are set to re-establish themselves as one of Nigeria’s most respected football clubs.

The combination of global expertise, local passion, and corporate restructuring signals a bright future for the club.

Share on Facebook

Sports

AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

Published

20 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.

Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.

The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.

As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.

The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.

The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.

With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.

Africa is coming to Abuja.

Share on Facebook