Besiktas Confirms Death of Ndidi’s Father in Delta State Crash

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has been thrown into mourning following the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who passed away in a fatal road accident on Tuesday.

The retired military officer was involved in the crash in Umunede, Delta State, and was confirmed dead after being rushed to a hospital in Agbor.

Ndidi’s club, Besiktas, announced the tragic news in a statement on their official 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. May Allah grant mercy to the deceased; we extend our condolences to our footballer Wilfred Ndidi, his family, and loved ones’ the club wrote.

The Nigerian midfielder, who captained the Super Eagles to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, had dedicated his first international goal, scored against Tunisia,

his father. The loss comes just weeks after that emotional moment, making the tragedy even more poignant for the player and his family.