NSC, NFF Sympathize With Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi Over Father’s Death

FADEYI TOLULOPE AYOBAMI

The National Sports Commission, NSC, and the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, have expressed their deepest condolences to the Captain of the Super Eagles, Wilfred Ndidi, over the demise of his father Mr Sunday Ndidi.

Mr Sunday Ndidi lost his life in a fatal motor accident.

The Director General of the NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade, who expressed shock over the news, said this is a sad moment for Nigerian football and urged the entire sports family to put the Ndidi family in their prayers in this difficult time.

“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”.

“Wilfred Ndidi has been a patriotic servant for our great country over the years, playing for the Super eagles and also representing Nigeria in good light playing club football in Europe. All these are a product of the kind of upbringing he was given by his parents”, the DG stated.

Hon Olopade added that the National Sports Commission will work closely with the NFF in every possible capacity to render any form of assistance to the Ndidi family in this difficult time.

Meanwhile, NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi said: “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.”

Mr. Sunday Ndidi tragically passed away after being hit by a car in the town of Umunede, near Agbor, Delta State.