NPFL player Ozor in ICU after reported death

Katsina United player Chinedu Ozor

Katsina United player Chinedu Ozor is in the intensive care unit of Katsina General Hospital after he was initially pronounced dead following a collapse during a pre-season match on Tuesday, The PUNCH reports.

Ozor was said to have slumped during Katsina United’s match against Niger Tornadoes at the Gusau/Ahlan Pre-season Cup in Katsina and was subsequently rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

However, after the club took his body to Katsina General Hospital, medical personnel reportedly noticed movement and he was subsequently taken back to the intensive care unit.

Katsina United media officer, Nasir Gide, confirmed the latest development to The PUNCH.