Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is in mourning following the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, just weeks after leading Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

According to Punch Newspapers, Mr Ndidi, a retired military officer, died on Tuesday after being involved in a road accident in Umunede, Delta State. He was rushed to a hospital in Agbor, where he was later confirmed dead.

Ndidi's club, Turkish side Besiktas, confirmed the sad news in a statement released on Tuesday.

"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 in a message shared on its offic...