Tremendous Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has prolonged his heartfelt condolences to his teammates, Wilfred Ndidi and Samuel Chukwueze, following the latest passing of their mother and father.
On Tuesday, January 7, information emerged that Ndidi’s father, Sunday Ndidi, died after he was hit by a automotive in Umunede, close to Agbor in Delta State. The event threw the Nigerian soccer group into mourning.
The Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) later issued a press release to sympathise with the Tremendous Eagles midfielder.
“That is very unhappy. The participant simply gave his absolute best to the nation on the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco the place we completed with the bronze medals,” the NFF stated.
“He had returned to Turkey with nice motivation and excessive hopes of serving to his membership win silverware this season, and in addition assist the Tremendous Eagles attain new heights this yr.
“We’re actually shocked in the meanwhile and can’t say a lot, however we earnestly pray for the repose of the soul of Mr Sunday Ndidi and pray that the Almighty God will consolation our workforce captain, his siblings, relations and certainly all these he has left behind.”
Whereas Nigerians had been nonetheless coming to phrases with Ndidi’s loss, one other unhappy information broke on Thursday as Chukwueze additionally misplaced his mom after a quick sickness.
Each gamers had been identified to be very near their mother and father. Ndidi honoured his father through the not too long ago concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a Nwankwo Kanu-style celebration. Chukwueze, on his half, has usually proven his sturdy bond together with his mom, together with retaining her photograph as his Instagram profile image and supporting charitable tasks along with her of their hometown.
With the 2 gamers going by means of a painful interval, tributes and messages of assist have continued to pour in. Osimhen is the newest to publicly present his assist.
Taking to social media, the Galatasaray ahead shared a touching message to face together with his teammates.
“Pricey brothers, Chukwueze and Ndidi, might God grant your mother and father everlasting peace and provide the power and luxury wanted throughout this troublesome time,” Osimhen wrote.
As Ndidi and Chukwueze mourn their family members, the soccer world continues to wish for them, hoping they discover consolation and power on this troublesome second.
