Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is in mourning following the tragic death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died on Tuesday in a road accident in Umunede, Delta State.
The retired military officer was involved in a traffic crash and was rushed to a hospital in Agbor, where he was confirmed dead.
Ndidi’s club, Besiktas, confirmed the tragedy in a statement posted on 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.”
The 27-year-old midfielder 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 Super Eagles.
His celebration against Tunisia was a heartfelt tribute to his father and reflected his admiration for former Nigeria captain Kanu Nwankwo.
“The celebration came from my dad because he was always talking about Kanu Nwankwo,” Ndidi told journalists in Morocco. “So I just thought about my dad. I had seen the video before, but it came to my head, and I said I was going to do it for my dad.”
