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Father of Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi dies in a car crash

  • Nigeria Football Federation communications director Ademola Olajire told The Associated Press that Sunday Ndidi died Tuesday morning after a fatal traffic accident in Umunede, Delta State.
  • In Umunede, Delta State, Sunday Ndidi died Tuesday morning in a fatal traffic accident, Ademola Olajire told The Associated Press.
  • In an Instagram story, Ndidi wrote about his final call with his father Tuesday morning and recalled celebrating his goal with the Papilo dance in the 3-2 win over Tunisia.
  • Official posts from the federation and club stated, the federation said, `Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time, Wilfred,` while Besiktas called the passing of Sunday Ndidi tragic.
  • Just over a week after the tournament, the 29-year-old Wilfred Ndidi helped the Super Eagles to third place at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Father of Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi dies in a car crash

Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father was killed in a car crash just over a week after Ndidi helped the Super Eagles to third place at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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superhaber.com broke the news in on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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