Katsina United Confirms Chinedu Ozor's Death, Dismisses Rumors

Katsina United issued a statement clarifying that their player, Chinedu Ozor, did not regain consciousness after being pronounced dead following his collapse during a pre-season friendly against Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium in Katsina. The club dismissed reports circulating on social media that suggested Ozor had survived the incident and later regained consciousness at a mortuary.

The confusion arose after Ozor’s family requested further medical confirmation of his death, driven by grief and hope. Katsina United emphasized that this request should not be interpreted as evidence of Ozor being alive.

The club appealed to the public to stop spreading unverified information, which was causing additional pain to the family, friends, and teammates of the deceased player. They stressed the importance of compassion during this difficult time and urged respect for the family's privacy as they mourn the loss of a young footballer whose life ended tragically during a sporting event.