Experienced Coach Takes Charge to Boost Savannah Scorpions’ Campaign.

Yusuf Salihu

Gombe United have announced the appointment of Yusuf Salihu as their new technical adviser, signaling a strategic move to enhance the team’s performance in the ongoing 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.

Salihu, who previously managed fellow NNL club ABS FC, guided the Ilorin-based side through the first half of the current campaign before departing. His experience in the second tier is expected to bring fresh impetus to the Savannah Scorpions.

The club’s management highlighted that Salihu’s arrival reinforces their commitment to bolstering the technical bench for better results and long-term success. They expressed full confidence in his leadership qualities, tactical discipline, and footballing philosophy to positively transform the squad.

Currently, Gombe United sit in seventh place in NNL Conference D, having accumulated seven points from six matches. The new technical adviser will aim to climb the standings and push for promotion contention in the second stanza.

This appointment comes as part of ongoing developments in the competitive NNL, where clubs are making key changes to strengthen their bids for glory.