Ranchers Bees are preparing to stage a long-awaited homecoming at the Kaduna Township Stadium for their upcoming fixtures in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), marking a major shift after months of playing away from their traditional fan base.
For the initial part of the current football calendar, the Kaduna side played their home matches at the Sani Abacha Stadium located in Kano State. This temporary relocation was necessitated by extensive upgrade works on their home arena in Kaduna State, which were not finished in time for the commencement of the campaign.
When will Ranchers Bees play their first home game back in Kaduna?
Insiders close to the club indicate that Ranchers Bees are scheduled to host Enyimba International F.C. on their newly refurbished turf in Kaduna next weekend. The return is expected to provide a substantial morale boost for the team, who have missed the enthusiastic backing of their local supporters during their temporary stay in Kano.
Ahead of the much-anticipated stadium reopening, Ranchers Bees are set to lock horns with Inter Lagos in a crucial matchday 11 encounter scheduled to hold in Lagos on Sunday.
What is the current standing of Ranchers Bees in the league?
As the team prepares for this logistical transition, they find themselves fighting to climb out of the drop zone. Ranchers Bees currently occupy the 18th position on the NPFL league standings, having gathered a total of eight points from their opening fixtures of the season.
Club management and technical staff will be hoping that the return to the Kaduna Township Stadium acts as a catalyst for improved performances, enabling the team to secure vital victories in front of their home fans and move away from the relegation places as the season progresses.