Katsina United's players: owner, stadium, coach, trophies, world rankings

With the rising number of sub clubs arising in the football scene, Katsina United's Players seem to be defying expectations after expectations and going all the way to prove the capabilities of upcoming football clubs. Following their success in the Nigeria National League in 2016, the team's fame skyrocketed, and it is now a recognised football club in the football scene.

Does the team have a nickname? The team's players are often dubbed The Changi Boys. Have a look at this article and more information about Katsina United Football Club, including details about the team's current squad, coach, captain, and achievements.

Katsina United FC's profile

• Full name: Katsina United Football Club
• Nickname: The Changi Boys
• Manager: Henry Makinwa
• Club's chair: Prince Abdulssamad Badamasi
• Founded: 1994
• Colours: Red, Yellow, and black
• League: Nigeria Professional Football League
• Head coach: Bishir Sadauki
• Captain: Usman Barau
• Stadium: Muhammadu Dikko
• Stadium's capacity: 35,000
• Twitter: @fckatsinaunited
• Instagram: @katsinaunited_fc

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What is Katsina United's management?

The club's management appointed a new coach, Bishir Sadauki, on 28 October 2020, who took over from Henry Makinwa, whose contract expired on 27 October 2020. The team is managed by Nigeria Professional Football League and owned by Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries.

Katsina United FC's history

The football club was founded in 1994 and was later promoted to the Nigerian Premier League in 1997. The Katsina State Government then later began reviving the team in 2008, which was later reestablished in 2009 and renamed Spotlights Football Club.

The team reverted to their original name, Katsina United, in February 2016 and won promotion back to the Nigeria Professional Football League in October the same year.

Katsina United's captain

For starters, every football team needs a good captain, at least someone older or more experienced on the football pitch. The Changi Boy's new captain, Usman Barau, has recently been appointed by the club's chair after Yinka David, the former captain, declined to renew his contract.

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In an interview with the club website, Usman Barau expressed his delight and promised to work extra hard to take the team to the next level.

Yes, I am pleased to be appointed as the new captain of the club. It's a great honour to be considered the captain of this noble team.

Katsina United has been my dream club since I was a boy. First, I used to watch the team play, and since then, my passion for playing for the team started growing.

Katsina United's coach

The Changi Boys' current head coach is Bishir Sadauki, who was appointed on 28 October 2020. The new appointment was consequent to the resignation of Henry Makinwa, who had led the team from 1 July 2019 to 27 October 2020.

Bishir Sadauki has since led the team and he is promising enough to take the football club to high levels. He is currently rated among Katsina United's legends.

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Katsina United FC's squad in the 2021/22 season

Below is a list displaying Katsina United's players. Keep in mind that some of the mentioned players play in the national teams. Have a look.

Goalkeepers

• Yusuf Muhammad
• Kassaly Daouda
• Ogar Ajima

Midfielders

• Ibrahim Suleiman
• Abdulrazak Aliyu
• Ahmed Abdulkarim
• Sunday Akleche
• Yushau Garba
• Dauda Madaki
• Isaac Giwa
• Umar Musa
• Shehu Abubakar
• Usman Barau
• Adetola Ayooluwa
• Jamil Muhammad
• Zahraddeen Salihu Abdulkarim
• Emmanuel Matthew

Forwards

• Joseph Atule Junior
• Amah Chibundu
• Mohammed Gambo
• Umar Abba
• Ahmed Abdulrasheed

Defenders

• Rasheed Ahmed
• Mannir Ubale
• Usman Babalolo
• Massally Boubacar
• Nafiu Ibrahim
• Mustapha Salisu
• Hassan Adamu
• Waheed Adebayo

Katsina United's most recent formation

The Changi Boys have participated in the Nigeria Professional Football League on 2 February 2022 in a match against the Sunshine Stars where they won against them with 1:0. The specific players that were summoned for the match were:

Goalkeeper

• Kassaly Daouda

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• Taiwo Shittu
• Habibu Yakubu
• Sani Faisal

Midfielders

• Abdulrazak Aliyu
• Dauda Madaki

Forwards

• Nafiu Ibrahim
• Mustapha Salisu
• Umar Abba
• Amah Chibundu

Katsina United FC's stadium

Initially, the team played their first season at the Sardauna Memorial Stadium in Gusau while the Township Stadium was being renovated. However, the club later moved to the new all-seater Muhammadu Dikko Stadium located in Katsina. The stadium holds a capacity of 35,000.

Katsina United's owner

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries own the club.

Katsina United FC's achievements

Has Katsina United FC won any trophies? The team won the Nigeria National League in 2016, taking the year's award. Additionally, they consecutively took the runners-up position in 1995, 1996, and 1997.

Katsina United FC's world ranking

Have The Changi Boys participated in any FIFA World Cup competitions? Unfortunately, the Katsina United Football Club has not participated in any FIFA competitions. However, they have produced several players who have participated in big matches since they debuted in the football arena.

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Social media presence

Are the Changi Boys on any social media platforms? Yes, they are. Katsina United FC has an Instagram account with the handle @katsinaunited_fc. They seem to have won the heart of many football diehards as they have garnered over 3.2k followers with 141 posts as of February 2022.

Furthermore, the team is on Twitter with the handle @fckatsinaunited and has consequently amassed over 14k followers on the platform as of February 2022.

Although some fans are beginning to lose hope of seeing Katsina United's players participate in the big competitions such as the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations competitions, the team's optimism is unshaken, for they believe they will soon bring the Cup home.

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