Tragedy Strikes: Katsina United Midfielder Chinedu Collapses and Dies During Friendly Match
Katsina United midfielder Ozoh Chinedu tragically died after collapsing during a pre-season friendly match against Niger Tornadoes. The player, a recent signing from Kano Pillars, was rushed to K-Dara Specialist Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The club expressed profound shock and condolences following the incident.
Katsina United midfielder Ozoh Chinedu tragically passed away after collapsing during a pre-season friendly match against Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina on Tuesday. The incident occurred as both teams were preparing for the upcoming 2026/27 football season. Ozoh Chinedu had only recently completed his move to Katsina United from Kano Pillars, joining the club to bolster their squad for the new campaign.
According to a statement released by Katsina United’s media directorate, Ozoh suffered a medical emergency during the match. He received immediate medical attention on the field before being swiftly transported to K-Dara Specialist Hospital in Katsina. Despite the dedicated efforts of medical personnel at the hospital to save his life, the midfielder was pronounced dead. The club confirmed that Ozoh reportedly passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Katsina United expressed profound shock over the death, describing it as a major loss to the club and the wider football community. The club extended its deepest condolences to Ozoh’s grieving family, friends, and his teammates during this difficult time. At the time of the report, the official cause of the midfielder’s death had not yet been disclosed.