Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has lost his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died on Tuesday following a road traffic accident in Delta State.
According to reports, the retired military officer was involved in a crash in Umunede and was rushed to a hospital in Agbor, where he was later confirmed dead.
Ndidi’s club, Besiktas, confirmed the development in a statement posted on its official X 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 club said.
“May Allah grant mercy to the deceased; we extend our condolences to our footballer Wilfred Ndidi, his family, and loved ones.”
Ndidi recently captained Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where he also scored his first international goal for the national team.
After scoring against Tunisia during the group stage, the midfielder said his goal celebration was inspired by his father and former Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo.
Ndidi, who was born and raised in Lagos and has often spoken about growing up in the barracks with his father, is yet to comment publicly on the loss.
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