With a coveted Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) promotion spot at stake, Doma United FC Chairman Alhaji Suleiman Umar made a spirited visit to the players during their final training session ahead of today’s decisive fixture against Yobe Desert Stars.
The visit, seen as a morale-lifting gesture, aimed to re-energise the squad and refocus their minds ahead of what could be a defining moment in the club’s campaign. Alhaji Umar commended the team for their resilience throughout the season and urged them to stay united, disciplined, and hungry for victory.
"This is a moment to prove everything we’ve worked for," he told the players. "Stay focused, play with heart, and make yourselves and this club proud."
The encounter against Yobe Desert is regarded as one of Doma United’s most crucial matches of the season, with promotion hopes hinging on a positive result. The coaching crew, led by Head Coach Akinade Onigbinde, has intensified tactical preparations to ensure the players deliver a performance worthy of NPFL status.
Supporters and club officials have rallied behind the team, expressing confidence that Doma United can rise to the occasion and secure their place in Nigeria’s top football division.
Editorial
We stand with Doma United at this critical juncture. Alhaji Suleiman Umar’s gesture of encouragement before a pivotal fixture is more than ceremonial it reflects a leadership style rooted in visibility, conviction, and emotional investment. At this level of football, where finances are tight and margins razor-thin, such moments can define outcomes.
Football is not only about talent it’s about will. The players know what’s at stake. One final push could propel them into the elite tier of Nigerian football. It is now a matter of discipline, self-belief, and execution under pressure.
We urge the team to embrace this pressure, not fear it. Big moments build big players. Promotions are rarely handed out—they're earned in these hard-fought showdowns. This is the time to leave hesitation behind and play with the same hunger that has carried them all season.
If Doma United succeed, they will not only write history but also offer fresh energy to the NPFL. The dream is close—now it must be claimed.
Did You Know?
Doma United FC are based in Gombe State and were founded in 1999 as a grassroots football project.
The promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL) in 2021 after winning their group in the Nationwide League One.
Yobe Desert Stars previously featured in the NPFL during the 2017/2018 season but were relegated after just one campaign.
Chairman Suleiman Umar is widely credited for stabilising the club financially and improving player welfare since assuming office in 2022.
Doma United’s home ground, Pantami Stadium, has a capacity of over 12,000 and is one of the largest football venues in North-East Nigeria.
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