Katsina United Player, Ozoh Chinedu, Dies During Pre-season Friendly
Newly signed player of Katsina United, Ozoh Chinedu, has died on Tuesday after an injury he sustained during a pre-season friendly with Niger Tornadoes FC at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.
Ozoh has just joined Katsina United from Kano Pillars.
The player died in the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, after he was rushed to K-Dara Specialist Hospital, Katsina, following a medical emergency during a pre-season friendly.
In a condolence message to the club, Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda described the player’s death as tragic and painful, coming at a time when the young footballer was preparing for the new season with Katsina United.
“The sudden death of Ozoh Chinedu is deeply shocking and heartbreaking. It is particularly painful that a young footballer with a promising career has lost his life at such a time,” the Governor said.
He commiserated with the deceased’s family, Katsina United FC, his teammates, coaches, management and supporters, Kano Pillars FC, and the entire football community over the loss.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Katsina State, I extend our condolences to the family of Ozoh Chinedu, Katsina United FC, his teammates, coaches, management, supporters, Kano Pillars FC and the entire football community,” the governor added.
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