Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has been thrown into mourning following the death of his father in a fatal motor accident.
The news of tragic incident was described as a ghastly crash on Tuesday, although details surrounding the circumstances of the accident were yet to be made public as of the time of filing this report.
Condolences have continued to pour in from fans, teammates and members of the football community, with many expressing sympathy for the Nigerian international during the difficult period.
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Wilfred Ndidi, who has been a key figure for both club and country, is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most influential midfielders.
Supporters across the country have taken to social media to offer prayers and words of comfort to him and his family.
Our thoughts are with Ndidi and his loved ones at this time of grief.