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Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is mourning the loss of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died in a road accident on Tuesday in Umunede, Delta State. The retired military officer was involved in a traffic accident and was pronounced dead at a hospital in Agbor, Delta State.
Ndidi’s club, Besiktas, expressed their condolences, saying, “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. May Allah grant mercy to the deceased; we extend our condolences to our footballer Wilfred Ndidi, his family, and loved ones.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) also expressed their shock and sadness, with General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi saying, “This is very sad. The player just gave his very best to the nation at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco where we finished with the bronze medals.
Ndidi recently captained Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where he scored his first international goal. He celebrated the goal with a tribute to his father, referencing his admiration for former Nigeria captain Kanu Nwankwo.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has also expressed its condolences, with Director General Bukola Olopade describing the news as a painful moment for Nigerian sports. “On behalf of the Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Nigerian Sports family, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to Wilfred Ndidi and his family for the unfortunate loss,” Olopade said.
Tributes have poured in for Ndidi from teammates, fans, and well-wishers, praising his commitment to the Super Eagles and the pride he has brought to Nigeria.
