Super Eagles captain Ndidi returns home for father’s burial
Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi
Abdullateef Fowewe
Super Eagles captain and midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has arrived back in Nigeria to bid farewell to his late father, who passed away recently.
The defensive stalwart touched down in his hometown on Saturday, greeted by an overwhelming wave of support from family, friends, teammates, and devoted fans.
Ndidi, known for his quiet demeanour off the pitch, shared a poignant tribute on social media, calling his father his “biggest supporter and source of strength.”
Condolences have poured in from the global football community.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and stars like Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman rallied around him.
Lookman described Ndidi as “a pillar of strength” in these tough times.
The football world unites in solidarity with Ndidi and his family as they lay their patriarch to rest.
