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14 August 2026

Soccer Star Dies at 27 After Collapsing During Pre-Season Game: ‘Words Simply Fail Us’

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Soccer Star Dies at 27 After Collapsing During Pre-Season Game: ‘Words Simply Fail Us’

Nigerian Premier League team Katsina United confirmed the death of their player Chinedu Ozor after he collapsed during a game, denying false reports that he ‘came back to life.’ ...

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