Thursday, August 13, 2026 -Confusion has trailed the condition of the Katsina United defender, Ozor Chinedu, who collapsed during a pre-season friendly against Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina State.
The
18-year-old, recently signed from Kano Pillars, slumped on the pitch in the
Gusau/Ahlan Pre-season Cup and was rushed to K-Dara Specialist Hospital, where
doctors reportedly pronounced him d3ad on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
The Katsina
United subsequently issued a condolence statement, while clubs including
Heartland and Kano Pillars mourned the player on social media.
However, in a
dramatic twist, mortuary staff at Katsina General Hospital later observed
movement in his body.
He was
immediately transferred to the Intensive Care Unit and placed on oxygen.
Media officer
of Katsina United, Nasir Gide, confirmed the development, saying the player had
been declared d3ad twice before signs of life were noticed.
Heartland FC,
one of Chinedu’s former clubs, also confirmed the incident, urging fans to pray
for his recovery.
As of Wednesday
morning, Chinedu remains in critical condition at Katsina General Hospital,
while the football community awaits for a medical report.
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