Gombe United have named David Jack Kere as their team captain ahead of the 2026-27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season.
Umar Kwami will serve as first assistant captain while Chinedu Chukwurah has been named second assistant captain.
The Savannah Scorpions said the appointments were approved by management and reflect confidence in the players’ leadership qualities, discipline and ability to inspire teammates on and off the pitch.
The new leaders have been charged to uphold the club’s values and ambitions while promoting unity and discipline within the team as it focuses on the task ahead.
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The new season will start on November 1st with Heartland facing Crown FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri.
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