Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is mourning the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died on Tuesday following a road accident in Delta State.

The retired military officer was reportedly involved in a crash in Umunede and was rushed to a hospital in Agbor, where he was confirmed dead.

Ndidi’s club, Beşiktaş, confirmed the sad news in a statement posted on its official X account.

“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 loss comes shortly after Ndidi led Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where he also scored his first international goal.

During his celebration after scoring against Tunisia in the group stage, the midfielder paid tribute to his father and expressed his admiration for former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu.

Condolences have continued to pour in for Ndidi and his family from fans and members of the football community.