Gombe United Football Club finds itself grappling with late arrivals at away match venues and a bus breakdown, prompting Coach Mohammed Babaganaru to voice his concerns.
The coach, while acknowledging recent victories, appeals to the government for financial aid, emphasizing the impact of travel challenges on the team’s performance.
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Coach Mohammed Babaganaru expressed frustration over the team’s consistent late arrivals at away match venues, citing the detrimental effect on performance.
Compounding the issue, the club’s bus broke down in Akure, Ondo State, leaving the team in need of urgent financial assistance.
“At the moment, the bus is at Akure (Ondo State). It broke down on our way back from Akure. We had to hire buses to get to Gombe. We thank God for everything, but we still need the government’s aid,” Babaganaru explained.
Babaganaru emphasized the need for government support, particularly in ensuring timely travel arrangements and addressing the challenges posed by the broken-down bus. He appealed for financial assistance, recognizing the importance of proper preparation and rest before matches.
“On the issue of finance, I still want the government to come to our aid. Most of the time, we travel late, sometimes a day to the match or even on the day of the match.
What I think is good for us is to travel, get there, rest, and do our normal shake-up in the evening a day before the match,” he pleaded.
Despite the travel challenges, Gombe United secured a lone-goal victory against Katsina United. Babaganaru attributed the recent successes to tactical changes within the team, emphasizing that financial motivation was not the driving force behind the improved performances.
“We have made a lot of changes, and we have started getting our rhythm. Our style of play and formation have been worked on, and fans should expect a good result away from Abia Warriors,” Babaganaru stated.
In addressing controversies, including a disallowed goal, the coach exercised caution in his comments to avoid potential repercussions.
“I will keep appealing to the government to help us. We need their financial help,” Babaganaru reiterated.
Babaganaru appealed to fans to continue supporting and praying for the team despite the challenges. He assured them of the team’s commitment to sustaining positive changes and delivering exciting performances in upcoming matches.
As Gombe United navigates these travel challenges, the coach’s plea for government support underscores the need for financial assistance to ensure the team’s logistical readiness for future away games.
