2024/2025 NNL Season: Gombe United Signs 31 Players

Posted : 14 December 2024

Ahead of the 2024/25 Nigeria National League season, Gombe United FC has announced the acquisition of 31 new players from within and outside Nigeria, while retaining 8 players from last season.

This strategic recruitment drive includes three goalkeepers, five defenders, and six midfielders, all of whom have been carefully selected to strengthen the team.

The club stated: "As we pursue our ambitious goal of returning to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), we are confident that these new signings will bolster our squad."

The General Manager, Malam Anas Bamusa (Kwami), expressed profound gratitude to the Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, Dan Majen Gombe, for his unwavering commitment to the club's success and his significant contributions toward this mission.

Bamusa also extended heartfelt appreciation to the fans and supporters of the Savannah Scorpions for their loyalty and encouragement. He called on them to come out in full force to cheer the team in their opening match against Sokoto United on Sunday, Dec. 15.

“This is a huge project—‘Operation Bring Gombe United FC to NPFL.’ With the unity and collective efforts of our players, technical team, management, and devoted fans, we are confident of achieving this dream,” he said.

“The journey to the elite division begins now. Together, we shall rise!”

The newly signed players are:

Abubakar Hassan - Niger Tornadoes FC
Musa Adamu - Doma United FC
Oliver Adisa - Smart City FC
Akamba Daniel - TBC FC
Aminu Abubakar - Osun United FC
Anthony James - Standard FC
Auwal Mohammed Bello - Yarma Light FC
Basheer Abubakar - Simonben FC
Chidera Obiozor - Virtual FC
Chinonso Anikwe - Coal City FC
Damian Obodoagu - Wikki Tourist FC
David Jack Kere - El-Shama FC
Edega Christopher - Simonben FC
Fortune Ghankon - Yoca Crocodile FC
George Michael - Wikki Tourist FC
Gideon Gambo - El-Shama FC
Gideon Stephen Chukwu - Yoca Crocodile FC
Hope Naalo Victor - Jigawa Golden Stars
Ibrahim Hamisu Haruna - Doma United FC
Igor John - Plateau United FC
Jacob Manga - Doma United FC
Joseph Zakarih - Eneramo F. Academy
Faisal Mohammed - Wikki Tourist FC
Musa Ohyaba Aliyu - Wikki Tourist FC
Ogbodo Somto Chukwu - Golden Boots FC
Olumide Peter Ilesanmi - Golden Boots FC
Saidu Mohammed - Wikki Tourist FC
Shedrack Anthony - Seamoriow FC
Chidebere Umeh - CDK F Academy
Yakubu Ibrahim Nabeguwa - Yarmalight FC
Zaidu Ibrahim Mohammed - Doma United FC

Retained players:

Sadiq Shuaibu
Abba Maigari
Faisal Ibrahim Kwairanga
Musbahu Musa
Orji Amaechi
Sani Buba
Abubakar Sa'ad

2024/2025 NNL Season: Gombe United Signs 31 Players

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