The Senior Particular Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports activities Improvement, Hon. Anthony Adeboye, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic passing of Mr. Sunday Ndidi, father of Tremendous Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, who died in a deadly car accident in Delta State.
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Adeboye described the loss as painful, surprising, and heartbreaking, coming at a time when the Tremendous Eagles captain had simply concluded nationwide responsibility with satisfaction and distinction on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the place Nigeria secured the bronze medal.
Reacting to the unhappy improvement, the SSA stated your complete Nigerian sports activities household shares in Ndidi’s grief and stands firmly with him throughout this troublesome second.
“This can be a very painful loss. Wilfred Ndidi has given his all for Nigeria on the most important continental stage, main with braveness, self-discipline, and dedication.
To obtain such devastating information at this second is really heartbreaking,” Adeboye stated.
He prolonged heartfelt condolences to the Ndidi household, noting that the nation owes the Tremendous Eagles captain not simply applause for his performances on the pitch, however solidarity and compassion off it.
“On behalf of the Presidency and the Nigerian grassroots sports activities neighborhood, I pray that God grants the repose of the soul of Mr. Sunday Ndidi and offers Wilfred Ndidi, his siblings, and your complete household the energy to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.
Mr. Sunday Ndidi reportedly misplaced his life after being hit by a automobile in Umunede, close to Agbor, Delta State, a tragedy that has forged a pall over the Nigerian soccer neighborhood.
The SSA additional urged Nigerians, particularly the youth and sports activities stakeholders, to do not forget that athletes are human beings past the jersey, deserving empathy, care, and help in moments of grief.
“This can be a time for us as a nation to rally round one among our personal. Wilfred Ndidi has served Nigeria with honour, and Nigeria should now stand with him in love, prayers, and unity,” Adeboye said.
The Nigerian sports activities household continues to mourn the loss whereas praying for consolation, peace, and therapeutic for the Ndidi household.
