Ahead of the new NPFL season, Katsina United have strengthened their roster with the addition of 23 year old striker Philip Clement Ogwuche, signed from Abia Warriors FC. The club confirmed the signing alongside six other new recruits, as the Changi Boys gear up for a renewed push under coach Azeez Audu.
Ogwuche joins a growing squad focused on stability and goals, alongside fellow newcomers such as Segun Adekunle (defender from Kwara United), Uche Collins (forward from Bendel Insurance), Moses Adikwu (from Enyimba), Bashir Usman (Rangers International), Innocent Arigu (Sunshine Stars), and Azeez Falolu returning from Al Nasr Zliten in Libya.
The additions appear aimed at reinforcing a squad that produced a 5–1 win over reigning Federation Cup finalists Abia Warriors during the 2024/25 campaign, helping Katsina United climb from relegation threats to safety.
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We see this recruitment as a measured strategy by Katsina United: combining proven NPFL experience with ambition. Philip Ogwuche’s move signals intent nobody at Levadia United would sign a striker simply for depth; Ogwuche brings goal threat, movement, and understanding of top-flight competition.
This summer’s signings reflect a broader blueprint a blend of attacking reinforcement, defensive stability, and competitive diversity. That overhaul, paired with a resurgence in form in late 2024/25 including the emphatic win against Abia Warriors suggests the club is forging ahead with clarity and cohesion.
Though Abia Warriors finished third in the league, Katsina delivered a cautionary statement with that win, capitalising on their fatigue and closing gaps in defence and attack. Ogwuche could be essential in recreating such moments especially in tight matches where goals matter most.
Finally, this move reminds us of a recurring lesson: Nigerian talent often thrives when given structure, belief, and continuity. Ogwuche now has opportunity and platform. For Katsina United, securing players of his calibre may well distinguish survival from progress in the upcoming campaign.
Did You Know?
- Philip Ogwuche featured heavily in Abia Warriors’ run to third place in the 2024–25 NPFL helping stabilize an often inconsistent front line.
- Katsina United ousted Abia Warriors 5–1 in April 2025, producing their season’s biggest win and aiding their escape from the relegation zone.
- The 2025 season sees Katsina United adopt the expansive Muhammadu Dikko Stadium (capacity 35,000) as their home ground.
- Katsina’s recruitment drive includes seven new signings, with four coming from established NPFL clubs reflecting a mix of local proven performers and domestic potential.
- Abia Warriors lost the 2024 Federation Cup final before returning to form Ogwuche now represents the cross-pollination of talent that typifies Nigeria’s league system.
