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Ranchers Bees Kaduna Intensifies Preparations with Pre-Season Friendlies
Joel Ajayi
Kaduna-based NNL side, Ranchers Bees, is gearing up for a successful campaign in the upcoming Nigeria National League season. As part of their meticulous preparations, the team has scheduled two high-profile pre-season friendly matches in Abuja.
On October 4th and 5th, Ranchers Bees will face EFCC FC and City FC Abuja, respectively, in a bid to fine-tune their skills and build team cohesion ahead of their NNL opener against Gombe United in November.
The team’s hierarchy, backed by Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar and Lawmaker Bello El-Rufai, has spared no effort in providing the necessary resources to ensure a smooth transition into the new season.
With Sadiq Umar’s decade-long experience playing professional football in top European leagues, including Croatia, Italy, Holland, Serbia, and Spain, the team is poised to showcase a high level of professionalism.
Football enthusiasts in Kaduna State and beyond can expect an exciting season from Ranchers Bees, as they aim to make a strong impression in the NNL.
Sports
Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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