In a landmark development, Kaduna’s Ranchers Bees; Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar; alongside House of Representatives member, Bello El-Rufai, have announced a groundbreaking partnership with the renowned European sportswear brand Macron.
The Italy-based company, celebrated for its commitment to quality and innovation in sportswear, has signed a one-year deal to provide kits for Ranchers Bees FC ahead of the forthcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) season.
Speaking about this transformative phase for the club, Sadiq Umar articulated the vision of the new ownership, stating, “We want to bring joy to the people of Kaduna. This club holds immense significance for the state, and our management is dedicated to restoring its former glory.”
He emphasised the combined strength of their leadership, adding, “I bring a wealth of experience as a player, while Hon. Bello contributes robust corporate and administrative expertise. Together, we intend to reposition Ranchers Bees as a formidable force in Nigerian football.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Macron will provide the club’s matchday kits, training wear, and travel attire, marking the dawn of a new era for the Kaduna-based team.
Taking the helm as President of the club is ex-junior international and former AS Roma player, Nura Abdullahi, who brings a wealth of European football experience to the leadership role.
The collaboration with Macron further underscores the club’s new ambitions. Macron currently kits several prestigious clubs across Europe, including 2025 FA Cup champions Crystal Palace, 2025 Coppa Italia champions Bologna, and teams such as FC Basel, Standard Liège, Nantes, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, and Blackburn Rovers.
With this sponsorship and a revamped management structure, Ranchers Bees were poised to re-establish themselves as one of Nigeria’s most respected football clubs. The synergy of global expertise, local passion, and corporate restructuring heralds a promising future for the club.
