President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi following the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi.
Sunday Ndidi died in a road accident on Tuesday in Umunede, near Agbor, Delta State and was confirmed dead after being taken to a hospital in Agbor.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president expressed sympathy with the footballer and his family over the loss.
“I am saddened by the death of Sunday Ndidi. I share in the grief of his family, friends and associates, particularly Wilfred Ndidi,” President Tinubu said.
The president prayed that God would comfort the family and grant rest to the deceased.
Sunday Ndidi was a retired military officer.
Ndidi’s club, Leicester City, also confirmed the incident on Tuesday, saying it was saddened by the death of the footballer’s father in a traffic accident.
The Nigeria Football Federation and several teammates have also sent condolence messages to Ndidi and his family.
