President Bola Tinubu has condoled with Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi on the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi.

The sad incident happened in a road crash in Umunede, near Agbor, Delta State, on Tuesday, January 27.

Ndidi currently plays for Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas.

Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in a statemen,t described the death as tragic and deeply saddening.

“I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Sunday Ndidi.

“I share in the grief of his family, friends and associates, particularly Wilfred Ndidi, who shared a strong bond with his father as a mentor and guide,” he said.

The President said that late Sunday Ndidi’s modest beginnings and honesty left a lasting impression on those who knew him.

“There is no doubt that Sunday’s modest beginnings and honesty greatly impacted those who looked up to him for inspiration,” he said.

Tinubu prayed that God Almighty would comfort the Ndidi family and grant eternal rest to the departed.