Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, is mourning the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who passed away on Tuesday following a road accident.
The late Sunday Ndidi, a retired military officer, was reportedly involved in a fatal accident in Umunede, Delta State. He was rushed to a hospital in Agbor, where he was later confirmed dead.
Ndidi’s club side, Besiktas, confirmed the sad news in a statement released on Tuesday via their 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.”
Tributes have continued to pour in from the Nigerian football community, including the Nigeria Football Federation and the Super Eagles, who both expressed condolences to the midfielder and his family.
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Ndidi recently led Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where he also scored his first international goal. During the tournament, he revealed the inspiration behind his goal celebration against Tunisia, saying it was a tribute to his late father and his admiration for former Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo.
“The celebration came from my dad because he was always talking about Kanu Nwankwo,” Ndidi said at the time.
“So I just thought about my dad and decided to do it for him.”
Born and raised in Lagos, Ndidi has often spoken fondly about growing up with his father in the barracks, describing him as a major influence in his life and football journey.
