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Katsina United
Katsina United Crest
Full nameKatsina United Football Club
NicknameThe Changi Boys
Founded1994 (1994)
GroundMuhammadu Dikko Stadium
Katsina
Capacity35,000
ChairmanPrince Abdulssamad Badamasi[1]
ManagerHenry Makinwa
LeagueNigeria Professional Football League
2025–26Nigeria Professional Football League, 9th of 20

Katsina United Football Club is a Nigerian football club based in the town of Katsina, Katsina State.

History

Founded in 1994, they were promoted to the Nigerian Premier League in 1997, placing 12th in their debut season but were disbanded after relegation in 2001. The Katsina State Government began plans to resurrect the team in April 2008. The club was reestablished in 2009 and was renamed "Spotlights FC". They debuted in the Nigeria National League for their first year. In February 2016, the team reverted to their original name, Katsina United.[2][1] In October 2016, Katsina United won promotion back to the Nigeria Professional Football League, returning 15 years after they were last relegated.[3]

Stadium

They played the first half of their first season after re-establishment at the Sardauna Memorial Stadium in Gusau while Katsina Township Stadium was being renovated. The club later moved to the new all-seater 35,000 capacity Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina.

Achievements

Performances in CAF competitions

1996 – Quarter-Finals
2001 – Withdrew Second round

Team

As of 30 December 2020

The current technical adviser of Katsina United is Azeez Muhammed Audu, Bishir Sadauki is the coach, Babangida Auwal Jayi is the assistant coach, goal keeper trainer is Ahmed Jibrin.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  NGA Yusuf Muhammed
2  NGA Adamu Tukur
3 DF  NGA Adebesin Afeez Olamilekan
4  NGA Eleje Onyedikachi
5  NGA sulaiman yusuf
6  NGA Souley Muhamad
8  NGA Suleman Ibrahim
9 FW  NGA Gambo Muhammad
10  NGA Abdulkarim Ahmed
14  NGA Kabir Jinadu
15 FW  NGA Odebiyi Olamilekan
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 FW  NGA Aondoakaa Enoch
17 MF  NGA Kehinde Emmanuel
19 MF  NGA Iliasu Sulaimon Ojochenemi
20 MF  NGA Azeez Falolu
21 MF  NGA Ajiboye Temitayo
22 FW  NGA Badmus Leoh Makanjuola
23 FW  NGA Uwadiogbu Preston Ifeanyi
24 FW  NGA Akinwale Alaba
31 MF  NGA Dauda Samson Oluwaseun
33 GK  NGA
40 DF  NGA Smart Ehiebolo okosun
As of May 2026[5][6]
Pos. Nation Player Jersey No.
GK NGN Abdullahi Zalli 1
GK NGN Umar Yusuf 40
GK NGN Hamisu Sa'idu 13
GK NGN Abdallah Sulaiman 21
RB NGN Innocent Arigu 12
RB NGN Adamu Tukur 32
RB NGN Sunusi Sani 34
RB NGN Haruna Attah 3
LB NGN Ismail Muhammad 33
LB NGN Philph Ogoche 22
LB NGN Faisal Sani 31
CB NGN Ahmad Kabir Yallilo 2
CB NGN Ejike Ezoechi 25
CB NGN Mannase Yusuf 5
CB NGN Moses Adikwu 15
CB NGN Sulaiman Yusuf 28
CB NGN Ahmad Nasir 38
DM NGN Usman Barau 4
DM NGN Richard Christopher 6
DM NGN Nafiu Ibrahim 24
DM NGN Kabir M. Kabir 36
CM NGN Zahraddeen Abubakar 42
CM NGN Akanni Elijah 14
CM NGN Mubarak Sani 18
CM NGN Abubakar Abdullahi 20
CM NGN Abdulkarim Ahmed 10
AM NGN Azeez Falolu 8
AM NGN Nazir Yunusa 44
AM NGN Armaya'u Armaya'u -
WA NGN Muhammad Ibrahim 16
WA NGN Auwal Sadiq A. 27
WA NGN Abdulrahman Garba 35
WA SNG Boubakar Massale 19
WA NGN Jamilu Yusuf 39
WA NGN Aliyu Musa 41
WA NGN Abdulkadir Dali 11
WA NGN Abubakar Hassan 37
CF NGN Nura Haruna 7
CF NGN Uche Colins 9
CF NGN Agara Daniel 29
CF NGN Sadiq Abubakar Usman 26
CF NGN Abubakar Isiyaku 29
RB NGN Muhammad Mubi Muhammad -

References

  1. "Account Suspended". www.gongnews.net.
  2. "Why Masari Renamed Spotlight As Katsina United – Kurfi -". Leadership. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  3. "Gombe United, Katsina gain promotion to NPFL". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. 2 October 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  4. "Katsina United win 2016 NNL Super Four title | Goal.com". www.goal.com.
  5. "Katsina United squad". besoccer.com. 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  6. "Katsina United Players, 25-26 Squad - AiScore". www.aiscore.com. Retrieved 16 May 2026.