Wilfred Ndidi pays tributes to late father

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is mourning the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died in a road accident. Ndidi has paid emotional tributes to his late father.

Wilfred Ndidi, the captain of Nigeria's Super Eagles football team, has been plunged into grief following the tragic death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, in a road accident. The incident was reported on January 27, 2026, leaving the footballer and his family in mourning.

The following day, on January 28, 2026, Ndidi shared emotional tributes to honor his late father, as covered by local media. No further details on the accident's circumstances or location were provided in the reports.

Ndidi, a prominent midfielder known for his defensive skills in the English Premier League with Leicester City, has not issued an official statement beyond the tributes. The Super Eagles team has yet to comment publicly on the loss.

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