Ranchers Bees appoint Ma’aji Muhammad as new technical adviser

Ranchers Bees have appointed experienced coach Ma’aji Muhammad as their new technical adviser after dismissing Usman Abd’allah following a poor start to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season.

Abd’allah was removed from his position on Saturday after Ranchers Bees managed two wins, two draws and five defeats in their opening nine matches under his leadership.

The Kaduna-based club are 19th in the NPFL table with eight points, leaving them in the relegation zone and under pressure to improve their results.

Muhammad returns to the NPFL having most recently managed Niger Tornadoes. He was replaced by Kabiru Dogo at the start of the current campaign.

The new Ranchers Bees technical adviser has been given the task of reviving the club’s season and guiding them away from relegation danger.

His first match in charge will be against Doma United on Sunday, when Ranchers Bees host their opponents at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. Muhammad will be hoping to begin his tenure with a result as the club seek a change in fortunes.