Ranchers Bees have confirmed the departure of head coach and Technical Adviser Usman Abd’Allah by mutual consent, bringing an end to his 115-day tenure following a difficult start to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
Sports247 reports that the Kaduna-based club announced the decision in an official statement, confirming that Abd’Allah would leave alongside some members of his technical crew.
The development follows a challenging opening nine matches of the campaign, during which Ranchers Bees struggled to establish consistency.
In a statement announcing the decision, the club confirmed that both parties had agreed to end their working relationship.
“Ranchers Bees Kaduna confirms that the club has parted ways with Technical Adviser Usman Abdullah and some members of the technical crew by mutual agreement.”
The announcement brings an early conclusion to Abd’Allah’s spell in charge, with the club now facing the task of reorganising its technical department as the league season continues.
Although the statement confirmed the mutual agreement, no further details were provided regarding the circumstances surrounding the decision.
Abd’Allah’s tenure produced mixed results, with Ranchers Bees recording just two victories in their opening nine league fixtures.
Usman Abd’Allah’s NPFL 2026/27 Scorecard:
– Matches: 9
– Wins: 2
– Draws: 2
– Defeats: 5
– Points: 8
– Win Percentage: 22.2%
– Tenure: 115 days
The figures highlight the difficulties experienced by the team under his leadership, with five defeats in nine matches leaving Ranchers Bees searching for greater stability.
The club’s recent 3-1 defeat against Shooting Stars in Ibadan further illustrated their struggles. Despite goalkeeper Tofa saving a penalty during the encounter, Ranchers Bees were unable to prevent the Oluyole Warriors from securing a convincing victory.
With Abd’Allah’s departure now confirmed, attention will turn to the club’s next steps and the appointment of a new technical leadership team. The incoming coaching setup will face the immediate challenge of improving results and restoring confidence within the squad.
For Ranchers Bees, addressing defensive weaknesses and establishing consistency will be important as they seek to recover from their difficult opening fixtures.
The club will also be hoping that the coaching change provides renewed motivation for the players ahead of their upcoming league assignments.
Abd’Allah’s departure after just 115 days underlines the pressure surrounding technical appointments in the NPFL, where results often determine the stability of coaching positions.
Although his time at Ranchers Bees was relatively brief, the experienced tactician leaves having overseen nine league matches, securing two wins and two draws.
For Ranchers Bees, the immediate priority will be finding a replacement capable of improving performances and guiding the Kaduna-based side towards a more competitive position in the 2026/27 NPFL campaign.
