Katsina United clarifies reports on player Chinedu Ozor's death

Initial reports from the club stated Ozor's passing, but his former club, Heartland of Owerri, later indicated that he had been moved from the morgue to receive oxygen after medical personnel observed movements in his body. Katsina United's media officer, Nasir Gide, confirmed that Ozor was initially pronounced dead by a doctor at a nearby hospital and then again at Katsina General Hospital before being taken to the morgue. However, medical staff later moved him to the intensive care unit after noticing signs of life.

Despite these events, Katsina United released a subsequent statement clarifying that reports of Ozor regaining consciousness were inaccurate, confirming his tragic passing. The club acknowledged the family's hope for a different outcome and the widespread grief. This incident has reignited concerns about medical preparedness at Nigerian football venues, following similar past events such as the death of Shooting Stars assistant coach Akin Olowokere in 2025 and Nasarawa United defender Chineme Martins in 2020.

The Nigeria Football Federation had previously mandated medical equipment and personnel at match venues after Martins' death.