The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep shock and sadness over the death of Mr. Sunday Ndidi, father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, who reportedly died in a fatal automobile accident in Delta State.
Confirming the development to NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, described the loss as devastating, noting that the tragedy came shortly after Ndidi’s impressive outing for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
“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,” Sanusi said.
He added that Ndidi had recently returned to Turkey full of optimism, hoping to achieve success with his club and continue leading the Super Eagles to greater heights.
“He had returned to Turkey with great motivation and high hopes of helping his club win silverware this season, and also help the Super Eagles reach new heights this year,” Sanusi stated.
“We are really shocked at the moment and cannot say much, but we earnestly pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Sunday Ndidi and pray that the Almighty God will comfort our team captain, his siblings, relations, and indeed all those he has left behind.”
Reports indicate that Mr. Sunday Ndidi, a retired military officer, was involved in a road accident in Umunede, Delta State. He was rushed to a hospital infather dies in auto accident Agbor, also in Delta, where he was confirmed dead.
Wilfred Ndidi’s club side, Turkish giants Besiktas, also confirmed the incident in a statement released on 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 club said.
Condolences have continued to pour in from fans, teammates, and football stakeholders, as the Nigerian football community rallies around the Super Eagles captain during this difficult time.
