Katsina United Football Club confirmed the tragic loss of their new signing, Ozoh Chinedu, after a health emergency occurred during a pre-season match against Niger Tornadoes FC. The game took place at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina.
In an official statement released on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the club explained that Chinedu fell ill on the field. Medical staff provided immediate care before transferring him to K-Dara Specialist Hospital. Despite the urgent treatment provided at the facility, the player died in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
This sudden event has left the club, the coaching staff, and supporters in deep mourning. Chinedu, a former Kano Pillars FC player, had recently signed with the team to participate in the upcoming season. The club noted that the exact cause of his collapse remains under investigation, and they are awaiting further reports from medical experts and the athlete’s family.
The organization offered its heartfelt condolences to Chinedu’s loved ones, expressing solidarity with everyone affected by this tragedy.
