Super Eagles captain Ndidi loses father in road crash
The Nigerian football community has been thrown into mourning after Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi lost his father, Sunday Ndidi, in a tragic road accident on Tuesday. The fatal crash occurred in the Umunede area of Delta State, where the retired military officer was involved in a severe traffic collision. He was quickly taken to a hospital in Agbor, also in Delta State, where he was later pronounced dead by medical personnel. This heartbreaking update was confirmed by Ndidi’s club, Turkish side Besiktas, through an official statement offering condolences to the midfielder and his family. Besiktas expressed deep sadness at the news, stating that they extend their sympathies and prayers for mercy on the deceased and comfort for his loved ones. The news comes just weeks after Ndidi captained Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, a tournament in which he also scored his first international goal for the Super Eagles during a group-stage match against Tunisia. In that moment, he dedicated his goal to his father, highlighting the strong influence his father had on his football journey. Ndidi grew up in Lagos and often speaks about his close bond with his father, particularly the guidance and support he received while pursuing his football career. Tributes and condolences have begun pouring in from fans, teammates, and football stakeholders across Nigeria and beyond as the news spreads. This period of loss comes at a difficult time for Ndidi, reflecting both his personal and professional commitment to Nigerian football and the deep connection between his family and the sport
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