The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the passing of Sunday Ndidi, father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi.
The elder Ndidi, a retired military officer, succumbed to injuries sustained in a road accident in Umunede, Delta State, on Tuesday.
Despite being rushed to a medical facility in Agbor, he was later pronounced dead by attending physicians.Ndidi’s club, Besiktas, confirmed the news via a statement on X, offering prayers and heartfelt condolences to the midfielder and his family.
This personal loss comes on the heels of a successful stint for Ndidi, who recently captained Nigeria to a bronze medal at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, a tournament where he also recorded his debut international goal.