Ranchers Bees technical adviser, Majin Mohammad, has reacted to the massive support witnessed at their newly adopted home ground in Niger.
The Bees last week selected the Bako Kotangora Stadium, Minna, as their new temporary home ground following a series of poor results at their former home venue in Kano
Ranchers Bees' original ground in Kaduna is undergoing renovation.
Mohammad declared that Minna is dear to his heart.
Ranchers Bees defeated Enyimba 1-0 in Minna last weekend, with Chidozie Okorie scoring the decisive goal.
"I did not want to cry. But when I heard your applause, my tears could not hold back," he told Nigeria players Gallery.
"I am not just a coach here. I am your son. I am your brother. I am your father. Minna took me in when I had nothing, and Minna made me who I am today.
"Every cheer, every prayer, every smile from you - I carry them in my heart. Even when I am far away, my heart will always be in Minna.
"Thank you for loving me. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for making an old coach cry tears of joy. I will never forget you. Never."
NPFL: Ranchers Bees coach Mohammad reacts to fans support in Minna