By Otobong Gabriel, Abuja
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has been thrown into mourning following the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who reportedly died in a road accident on Tuesday.
According to reports, the late Sunday Ndidi, a retired military officer, was involved in a fatal accident in Umunede, Delta State. He was rushed to a hospital in Agbor, also in Delta State, where he was confirmed dead.
Ndidi’s club side, Besiktas, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement released on Tuesday via their official X (formerly Twitter) account.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our footballer Wilfred Ndidi’s esteemed father, Sunday Ndidi, in a fatal traffic accident,” the statement read.
“May Allah grant mercy to the deceased; we extend our heartfelt condolences to our footballer Wilfred Ndidi, his family, and loved ones.”
The loss comes shortly after Ndidi captained Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
During the tournament, the midfielder scored his first international goal for the Super Eagles.
Ndidi had earlier paid tribute to his father while celebrating his headed goal against Tunisia in Nigeria’s second group match, also referencing his admiration for former Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo.
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