Nigerian football star and Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who reportedly died in a fatal road traffic accident.
The sad news was confirmed by Ndidi’s Turkish club, Beşiktaş JK, in an official statement shared on social media, where the club expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss and extended condolences to the midfielder and his family. The club prayed for mercy for the deceased and strength for Ndidi and his loved ones during this difficult time.
Details surrounding the accident have not been fully disclosed, with reports indicating that circumstances of the crash are still unclear as investigations continue.
Reacting to the heartbreaking loss, Ndidi took to his Instagram story to pour out his emotions in a touching tribute to his late father. In an emotional message, the Super Eagles skipper expressed disbelief and pain over his sudden passing, writing:
You call me this morning with excitement in your voice but deep down na goodbye you dey tell me… What about things we talked about, so we no go talk again, na only memories?… Even when I score my first-ever national team goal, I do that papilo dance for you, but you just go like that.”
Since the news broke, tributes have continued to pour in from fans, teammates and football stakeholders across Nigeria and beyond, all sending messages of support to the Super Eagles skipper as he navigates this painful moment in his personal life.
Wilfred Ndidi, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s finest midfielders of his generation, is known for his defensive strength, leadership and consistency at both club and international levels. He recently helped the Super Eagles win the bronze medal at the just-concluded AFCON in Morocco, further underlining his importance to the national team. Before joining Beşiktaş, Ndidi built a strong reputation in Europe with KRC Genk and later Leicester City, where he became one of the Premier League’s top ball-winning midfielders.
Further details surrounding the tragic incident are still expected, and we await a developing story as more information becomes available.
