Turkey: Ndidi returns to Besiktas’ training after father’s funeral
Naija News • Feb 21
**Ndidi Back to Business in Turkey after Saying Farewell to Dad**
The Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has returned to the training pitch with Turkish Super Lig club, Besiktas, after a sombre visit to Nigeria to pay his last respects to his late father. The 29-year-old midfielder missed his team's 3-2 away win against Istanbul Başakşehir last weekend, but is now set to feature in Sunday's crucial home clash against Goztepe.
Ndidi's father, a retired soldier, tragically passed away in a car accident in Delta State last month. The family laid him to rest in Agbor, Delta State, last week, bringing an end to a difficult period for the football star. Though his absence from the pitch was brief, Ndidi's return to Besiktas' training grounds has been welcomed by fans and the team, who are eager to see him in action once again.
This season, Ndidi has found the net once in 16 league appearances for the Black and Whites, who currently sit fifth on the table with 40 points from 22 matches. Goztepe, their opponents on Sunday, are just one point ahead of them in fourth position, making this a highly anticipated and decisive match. With Ndidi back in the fold, Besiktas will be looking to capitalize on their captain's experience and skill to take all three points from the encounter.
The stakes are high for both teams, and Ndidi's return to the pitch is a timely boost for Besiktas, who will be hoping to bounce back from their previous loss. As they gear up for Sunday's showdown, fans in Nigeria will be keeping a close eye on the match, eager to see their Super Eagles captain in action once again.