By Trill Times News Sports Desk
Gombe United Football Club have announced sweeping changes to their technical and playing structure, including the indefinite suspension of their Technical Adviser and the release of eight players, as part of efforts to improve performance in the ongoing 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.
The club’s Management Board disclosed the decisions after what it described as an extensive review of the team’s technical and administrative situation.
In a statement issued on Monday, Gombe United confirmed the indefinite suspension of Technical Adviser, Abdullahi Tyabo Umar, with immediate effect. The management said the decision was taken in line with the club’s commitment to professionalism and improved results.
To stabilize the team ahead of their final match of the first stanza against Jigawa Golden Stars, Coach Haruna Abdullahi, popularly known as “Alanpasiey,” has been appointed as Interim Technical Adviser, while Suleiman Usman Kalala will serve as the new Chief Coach. The club also revealed that the process of appointing a substantive technical adviser is already underway.
In addition to the technical changes, Gombe United announced the release of eight players deemed surplus to requirements. According to the management, the move is part of a broader technical overhaul aimed at tactical reorganization, better use of resources, and building a more competitive and balanced squad.
The club expressed appreciation to the affected technical staff and players for their contributions and wished them success in their future careers.
Gombe United assured supporters that further updates on the club’s technical structure and squad composition would be communicated in due course, reiterating that all decisions taken are focused on restoring the club’s pride and achieving its objectives for the season.
The statement was signed electronically by Shuaibu Mohammad Angazy, Media Director of Gombe United Football Club.