NFF, NSC Mourn Death of Super Eagles Captain Ndidi’s Father
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) have both expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mr. Sunday Ndidi, father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, who tragically lost his life in a fatal automobile accident in Umunede, near Agbor, Delta State.
NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, described the incident as heartbreaking, noting that Ndidi had just returned from the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco where he captained Nigeria to a bronze medal finish.
‘This is very sad. The player just gave his very best to the nation at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco where we finished with the bronze medals. He had returned to Turkey with great motivation and high hopes of helping his club to win silverware this season, and also help the Super Eagles reach new heights this year.
‘We are really shocked at the moment and cannot say much, but we earnestly pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Sunday Ndidi and pray that the Almighty God will comfort our team captain, his siblings, relations and indeed all those he has left behind,’ Sanusi said.
The NSC also joined in mourning, describing the loss as a painful moment for Nigerian football.
‘On behalf of the Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Nigerian Sports family, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to Wilfred Ndidi and his family for the unfortunate loss. I know for a fact how close Wilfred Ndidi is to his father and the role the man has played in the success story of his son,’ Bukola Olopade, its DG stated.
Dikko praised Ndidi’s patriotism and service to Nigeria, both at international level with the Super Eagles and in European club football, attributing much of his success to the upbringing provided by his late father.
