The Bayelsa State Football Association (BSFA) extends heartfelt condolences to the Delta State Football Association (DFA) and the Ndidi Family on the passing of the father of Super Eagles Captain, Wilfred Ndidi, weeks after leading Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
The State regulatory body in a condolence message signed by Mr Diseye Nwankwe, the Secretary of the association extends its heartfelt condolences to Wilfred, the bereaved family, and the people of Umunede, urging them to take solace in the deceased’s impactful life and legacy.
He described the passing of the late Sunday as sudden, painful and a great loss, not only to the Ndidi family but also to the Umunede community and the entire Nation.
According to him, the late Sunday Ndidi’s modest beginnings and honesty left a lasting impression on those who knew him, stating that death is a huge loss to the Delta State Football Association, DFA
“There is no doubt that Sunday’s modest beginnings and honesty greatly impacted those who looked up to him for inspiration,” he said.
”We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our footballer, Wilfred Ndidi’s esteemed father, Sunday Ndidi, in a fatal tragic accident,” Nwankwe stated.
Mr. Nwankwe prayed that God grant the family the fortitude to bear their irreparable loss.
[30/01, 10:14 am] SD Raymond: Pascal Condoles Chukwueze Over Mother’s Death
Super Eagles Coordinator, Patrick Pascal, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the mother of Nigeria international, Samuel Chukwueze, Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday, 29 January.
In a condolence message, Pascal described the loss of a mother as an immeasurable pain, noting that the thoughts and prayers of the entire Super Eagles family are with Chukwueze during the difficult period. He said the tragic loss comes at a time when the Nigerian football family is still mourning the recent death of the father of another Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi, making it an especially trying moment for the team and the wider football community.
Pascal assured Chukwueze that he is not alone in his grief, stressing that the Super Eagles stand firmly with him in solidarity. He prayed that the fond memories of Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, her love, sacrifices, and guidance, would continue to comfort the winger and his family.
The Super Eagles Coordinator also prayed for the peaceful repose of Mrs. Chukwueze’s soul and asked God Almighty to grant Chukwueze, his family, and loved ones the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
He concluded by extending the deepest sympathies of the Super Eagles family to Samuel Chukwueze and his entire family.
