Coach Umar Abdullahi has bid farewell to Akwa United FC and has been unveiled as the brand new Technical Adviser for Gombe United FC.
On March 3, 2025, Umar posted an emotional goodbye on his Fb, reflecting on his time with Akwa United, the place he had labored for almost a decade. He thanked the membership and its supporters, expressing his gratitude for the experiences he gained, together with a training course in Brazil. He additionally talked about the assist he obtained from his late spouse and from his mentor, Elder Paul Bassey, the Commissioner for Sports activities in Akwa Ibom.
Umar’s farewell message learn, “Finish of an Period. From 2016 to January 30, 2025, heavy to say goodbye to the Akwa United household. Because of all Akwaibomites to your love. To my Daddy, my boss, and my mentor, Elder Paul Bassey, I actually admire every little thing. Solely God can reward you. Akwa United, I want you all the very best. I’ll actually miss you a lot.”
Umar left Akwa United in January 2025 after new head coach Kennedy Boboye made adjustments to the teaching employees.
On March 4, 2025, Gombe United FC introduced Umar Abdullahi as their new Technical Adviser. This follows the departure of Coach Bala Nkiyu. Gombe United’s Common Supervisor, Alh. Anas Bamusa, mentioned that Umar’s appointment was primarily based on his robust observe file and shared imaginative and prescient for the way forward for the membership.
Bamusa defined, “Coach Umar’s appointment is predicated on his expertise and the soccer philosophy that matches what our followers love. His earlier work with Coach Aliyu, and the enhancements he made at Akwa United, present he has the power to rebuild and strengthen our group.”
In his first assertion as Gombe United’s new Technical Adviser, Umar mentioned, “I’m blissful to be right here. Gombe United is a membership with a novel tradition, and I actually admire the nice and cozy welcome. We all know the challenges forward, however I imagine to find options, not making excuses. My precedence is to construct a powerful group that delivers outcomes. The group comes first earlier than any particular person.”
Earlier than becoming a member of Gombe United, Umar had labored at Akwa United from 2016 to 2025, the place he helped the group keep away from relegation final season with key victories, together with an vital away win over Plateau United and a draw in opposition to Gombe United. His expertise makes him an ideal addition to Gombe United as they work to enhance their squad.
