Sunday Ndidi, a soldier and father of former Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, has tragically died in a automotive crash.
Wilfred Ndidi’s father has tragically died. (Picture: Getty Pictures)
The daddy of ex-Premier League star Wilfred Ndidi has tragically handed away in a automotive accident. Sunday Ndidi, who served as a soldier in Nigeria, misplaced his life in a street accident that occurred on Tuesday morning. Besiktas, Ndidi’s present membership, confirmed the unhappy information in an official assertion.
The Turkish soccer big wrote: “We’re deeply saddened to study of the tragic passing of our footballer Wilfred Ndidi’s esteemed father, Sunday Ndidi, in a deadly site visitors accident. Might Allah grant mercy to the deceased; we prolong our condolences to our footballer Wilfred Ndidi, his household, and family members.”
Ndidi, 29, transferred to Besiktas from Leicester final summer season in a deal price £10million. The midfielder had a memorable eight-year stint at Leicester, notably aiding them in securing the 2021 FA Cup last victory in opposition to Chelsea.
Ndidi remodeled 300 appearances for the Foxes, with 220 of these matches performed within the Premier League. The captain of the Nigerian group was lately seen taking part in for his nation within the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria have been defeated within the match after a penalty shootout, and the 30-year-old didn’t take part of their third-place play-off in opposition to Egypt, which they received on penalties to safe the bronze medal.
The previous Leicester midfielder discovered the online throughout Nigeria’s 3-2 victory over Tunisia within the group levels. Following the match, Ndidi paid tribute to each his father and ex-Arsenal ahead Nwankwo Kanu, considered one of Sunday’s iconic figures.
“My dad watched it on the tv however he did not need me to play soccer. He’s a soldier, however he did not need me to observe in his footsteps, he simply wished me to go to highschool.
“I did miss out on some faculty due to soccer. Once I moved to Nath Boys academy, then I began to overlook out on a few of my education.”
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