Chinedu Ozor: Katsina United clarifies reports of player coming back to life in mortuary
Katsina United has dismissed claims that their player, Chinedu Ozor, has returned to life after being declared dead and taken to a mortuary. Ozor, who recently became a member of the Katsina-based club, collapsed during a pre-season friendly match against Niger Tornadoes FC at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina on Tuesday. He was declared […] Chinedu Ozor: Katsina United clarifies reports of…
Katsina United has responded to false reports suggesting their player Chinedu Ozor was revived following his death at a mortuary. The Nigeria-based football club clarified that Ozor passed away after suffering a medical emergency during a pre-season friendly match. Ozor collapsed during the game, leading Katsina United to announce his death and offer condolences.
Despite initial reports, the club's media team affirmed that Ozor did not regain consciousness or 'come back to life'. His family requested additional medical confirmation before his body was taken to the mortuary, which should not be taken as a sign of his potential revival. Katsina United urged the public and media to discontinue spreading the false information, urging respect for Ozor's memory.
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