Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi Mourns Father

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is mourning the loss of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died in a fatal road accident in Delta State on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

According to reports, the retired military officer was involved in a traffic collision in the Umunede area of Delta State and was rushed to a hospital in Agbor, where he was later confirmed dead.

Ndidi’s Turkish club, Beşiktaş, confirmed the tragedy in an official statement released on Tuesday via their X account, expressing deep sorrow over the loss.

“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 news has elicited widespread condolences from fans, teammates, and the Nigerian football community. Ndidi 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 in a victory over Tunisia, a moment he dedicated to his father.