Gombe United Shake Up Technical Bench Amid Crisis

Gombe United has moved swiftly to restructure its technical leadership, appointing Haruna Abdullahi as the interim technical adviser of the Nigeria National League (NNL) side. The decision follows the immediate suspension of the previous head, Umar Abdullahi Tyabo, who was relieved of his duties on Monday after a series of underwhelming results and internal friction within the “Savannah Scorpions.”

Abdullahi, no stranger to the pressure of the Gombe bench, steps in during a volatile period for the club. He is expected to serve in an interim capacity while the management monitors the team’s performance and prepares further directives. To bolster the new leadership structure, the club also announced the appointment of Suleiman Usman Kalala as the new chief coach, tasked with providing tactical support to Abdullahi as they navigate the remainder of the NNL campaign.

The shake-up extended beyond the dugout and onto the pitch. In a decisive effort to lean down the squad and prioritize efficiency, Gombe United confirmed the release of eight players who were deemed surplus to requirements. The club management expressed their appreciation to both the departing technical staff and the players for their contributions, while emphasizing that the changes were necessary to steer the team back toward their promotion objectives.

The timing of these changes is critical as the club grapples with both on-field struggles and off-field administrative hurdles. Earlier in the season, the Savannah Scorpions were reportedly among the clubs facing registration bans due to outstanding debts, adding a layer of urgency to the current restructuring. The new-look technical crew faces an immediate litmus test in their next outing against Jigawa Golden Stars. The management remains hopeful that this radical intervention will stabilize the squad and reignite their “Operation Bring Gombe United Back to NPFL” campaign.