President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to Super Eagles captain and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi following the death of his father, Mr. Sunday Ndidi.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, January 23, 2026, President Tinubu described the late Sunday Ndidi as “a dedicated father whose guidance shaped one of Nigeria’s finest football talents.”
The President wrote: “I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of Mr. Sunday Ndidi, father of our Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi. On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Wilfred, his mother, siblings, entire family, and the football community.
“Sunday Ndidi was a loving father whose support and values helped mould Wilfred into the disciplined, focused, and exemplary professional he is today. His legacy lives on through his son’s achievements on and off the pitch.
“May Almighty God grant the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss and grant the departed eternal rest. Nigeria stands with you in this moment of grief.”
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Wilfred Ndidi, 29, has been a pillar of the Super Eagles since his debut in 2015, captaining the team during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign. He was absent from recent national team duties to attend to family matters following his father’s illness and subsequent passing.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Leicester City have also sent messages of condolence, with the NFF describing Sunday Ndidi as “a quiet but strong supporter of Nigerian football through his son.”
By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi
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