11.8.2026
Katsina United Football Club’s preparations for the 2026/27 season took a tragic turn following the sudden death of their player Chinedu Ozoh.
Chinedu died during a pre-season friendly match on Tuesday against Niger Tornadoes FC at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina. Ozoh was rushed to a specialist hospital after a medical emergency.
“The football community in Katsina State and beyond has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Ozoh, a newly signed player of Katsina United Football Club and former Kano Pillars FC player,” the club said in a statement.
“Ozoh reportedly passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, after he was rushed to K-Dara Specialist Hospital in Katsina following a medical emergency during a friendly match involving Katsina United and Niger Tornadoes FC at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina.
“The player was immediately attended to and subsequently rushed to the nearby K-Dara Specialist Hospital for urgent medical attention. However, despite efforts to save his life, Ozoh Chinedu sadly passed away.
“His death has come as a major shock to his teammates, coaching crew, club management, supporters and the wider football community, particularly coming at a time when he had just joined Katsina United and was preparing for the new season.
Ozoh signed for Katsina United FC after joining from Kano Pillars FC.
Chinedu Ozoh...dies while playing.