Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.
| Full name | Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Giant Killers | ||
| Founded | 1990s | ||
| Ground | Jigawa State Township Stadium DUTSE | ||
| Capacity | 15,000 | ||
| Manager | Gambo Umar Labbo | ||
| League | Nigeria National League | ||
| 2022 NIGERIA PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE|2022
was the The last completed competitive league season. i.e Not the current season. Jigawa Golden Stars FC were relegated that year. | Nigeria Professional Football League, 18th of 20 (relegated) | ||
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Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club is a Nigerian football club. They play in the second level of professional football in Nigeria, the Nigeria National League.[1] Until 2007 they played in the city of Kano. After promotion, the team then moved to play its home games in Zaria, Kaduna State because of interference from Kano officials and their ground in Dutse being under renovation until March 2008.[2][3][4]
Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club
Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club, nicknamed the "Giant Killers," is a professional association football club based in Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. The club competes in the top-tier Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL).
History
Founded in the late 1990s, Jigawa Golden Stars experienced a resurgence in fortunes from 2019 to 2021, achieving notable successes during this period. The club's recent growth has been fueled by the Governor of Jigawa State's commitment to developing the team.
Achievements
During the 2019-2021 period, Jigawa Golden Stars recorded impressive results, establishing the team as a force to be reckoned with in Nigerian football.
Stadium
The club's home stadium is the Dutse Stadium, which boasts a seating capacity of over 15,000 spectators. The stadium has undergone renovations to provide a more conducive environment for the team and its supporters.
Rivalries
Jigawa Golden Stars has a long-standing rivalry with WIKKI TORRES Bauchi State, with matches between the two teams often being highly anticipated and closely contested.
Current Status
Currently, Jigawa Golden Stars is focused on recovering from a recent slump and reclaiming its position as a top contender in the NPFL. With the continued support of the Jigawa State Government and the dedication of its players and staff, the team is poised to return to its winning ways.
Players
First Team Squad
As of the last update, the Jigawa Golden Stars first team squad includes:
Goalkeepers:
- Okesina (30)
Defenders:
- Kamal Gambo (18)
- Alwan (3)
- Tijjani (26)
- Munkaila (12)
Midfielders:
- David (14)
- Dogara (7)
- Muhd (29)
Forwards:
- Hashim (10)
- Maiyadi (19)
- Emmanuel Agashi (9)
Reserve Squad
The reserve squad includes:
- Mukthar (1)
- Dan Buran (4)
- Joshua (20)
- Arin (33)
- Okapor (8)
- Faisal (17)
- Sunday (27)
- Abdullahi Yahaya (Lala) (11)
- Ishaq (5)
- Musa Adamu (37)
Contact Info
Website: www.jigawagoldenstartfc.com
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Office: Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria.
Current squad
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
[edit]- ^ "Nigeria 2007/08". RSSSF.
- ^ "AllAfrica.com: Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Releases N25m to Jigawa Golden Stars (Page 1 of 1)". Archived from the original on 2009-04-08. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2008-02-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "sportyafrica: Nigerian Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club Opt For Zaria For Home Matches". January 3, 2008.
External links
[edit]- Jigawa Stars sack chief coach, 20 players
- Jigawa Stars need N50m
- Jigawa FA hails birth of Gadawur FC/Jigawa Stars place 27 players on transfer
- Jigawa supporters make case for Stars FC
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