"The dead player has come back to life": After being declared dead, he miraculously revived in the morgue... "We even issued a club statement of mourning," as Nigeria's football world is turned upside down

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"A football player who collapsed during a match and was declared dead miraculously woke up in the morgue and was transferred back to a hospital—an unbelievable incident has occurred."

"The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 12th (Korean time) that Nigerian defender Chinedu Ozoor regained consciousness in the morgue after being declared dead and is now fighting for his life in an intensive care unit," it reported.

Ozoor lost consciousness and collapsed early in a pre-season match between his club, Katsina United, and Niger Tornadoes. Medical personnel on site examined him and subsequently declared him dead.

However, the situation took a dramatic turn when Ozoor, placed in the morgue, moved his hand. Medical staff immediately transferred him to the intensive care unit at Katsina General Hospital. Currently, Ozoor is receiving resuscitation treatment from medical personnel while on an oxygen ventilator.

Ozoor's former club, Heartland, issued a statement saying, "Ozoor showed signs of movement in the morgue and was transferred to a hospital," and added, "Medical staff are currently administering oxygen therapy to save him," informing fans of the situation.

This dramatic news emerged immediately after his current club, Katsina, officially announced Ozoor's death. Earlier, Katsina had issued a mourning statement via social media (SNS), saying, "Ozoor, who recently joined us, tragically passed away during a friendly match."

Nasir Gide, the public relations officer for Katsina, explained the situation at the time: "When the player was urgently transferred to a nearby hospital, a doctor confirmed death on the first occasion. Later, even after being moved to Katsina General Hospital with a police report, we were told again that he had been declared dead."

Until it was revealed that Ozoor's death was a false report, the Nigerian football community was plunged into deep sorrow. The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and his former club, Kano Pillars, among others, immediately released mourning messages. Okai Kpaluku, manager of Rivers United, also stated, "We convey our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and Katsina club."

Meanwhile, Ozoor suffered this incident shortly after completing his transfer to Katsina in early this month in preparation for the new season, adding to the tragedy.

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