Top officials from the Nigeria Football Federation have arrived in Asaba, Delta State, to pay their respects at the funeral of Mr. Sunday Ndidi, father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi.
The NFF delegation, led by Secretary General Mohammed Sanusi, met with the Besiktas midfielder upon his arrival in Asaba on Thursday.
During the visit, Sanusi expressed the profound sorrow of the Nigerian football community over the tragic loss and presented Wilfred Ndidi with an official letter of condolence.
Other members of the delegation included NFF Executive Committee member Rt. Hon. Nse Essien, Delta State Football Association Chairman Hon. Godwin Adode, NFF Director of Media & Communications Dr. Ademola Olajire, and board members of the Delta State Football Association.
Mr. Sunday Ndidi’s life was cut short last month in a tragic accident in Umunede, near Agbor, Delta State, when he was struck by a vehicle.
He is set to be laid to rest in his hometown of Umunede Friday, today.