Katsina United Player Ozoh Chinedu Dies During Pre-Season Friendly

Katsina United have announced the death of their newly signed player, Ozoh Chinedu, after a medical emergency during a pre-season friendly in Katsina.

The club said Chinedu became ill during Tuesday’s friendly against Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium and was rushed to K-Dara Specialist Hospital for urgent care. He later died in the early hours of Tuesday.

Chinedu had recently joined Katsina United after a spell with Kano Pillars and was preparing for the new season. The club said his death had left teammates, coaches, management, supporters and the wider football community in mourning.

Katsina United said the circumstances around the sudden death had not been fully established, with further details expected from medical personnel, the relevant authorities or the player’s family.

The club also sent condolences to Chinedu’s family, friends, teammates and supporters, asking for strength for those affected by the loss.

Sources: Punch, Daily Post