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.

[2][1] In October 2016, Katsina United won promotion back to the Nigeria Professional Football League, returning 15 years after they were last relegated.

The club later moved to the new all-seater 35,000 capacity Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina.

As of 30 December 2020 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.