Wilfred Ndidi Announces Burial Plans for Late Father

Wilfred Ndidi Announces Burial Plans for Late Father

By Niyi Busari 

Ndidi’s Father to Be Laid to Rest February 12 in Delta State

The burial arrangements for the late father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi have been concluded, with interment scheduled for February 12, 2026, in Umunede, Delta State, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Ndidi’s father, Sunday Ndidi, died in a tragic road accident in Umunede on Tuesday morning, just weeks after his son played a key role in Nigeria’s third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Family sources confirmed that the Ndidi family reached a decision on the burial date a few days after his passing.

Wilfred Ndidi, 29, took to social media to share an emotional tribute, reflecting on his final conversation with his father earlier that day. In a deeply personal message, the Super Eagles midfielder wrote that while his father spoke with excitement, it felt like a final farewell, leaving behind only memories of conversations they would no longer share.

Ndidi also recalled the special moment during the Africa Cup of Nations when he celebrated a goal by dedicating it to his father. The celebration came during Nigeria’s 3–2 victory over Tunisia in the group stage of the tournament.

The burial ceremony in Umunede is expected to attract sports stakeholders, football administrators, teammates, and well-wishers from across Nigeria and beyond, as they gather to pay their final respects to the late Sunday Ndidi.