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The Digest:

Super Eagles skipper Wilfred Ndidi has expressed his sorrow over the fatal car crash involving boxer Anthony Joshua, calling it a “difficult one” and extending strength to the athlete and the families of the two friends who died.

Key Points:
  • Ndidi spoke after Nigeria's 3-1 AFCON victory over Uganda on Tuesday.
  • He described the news of the accident as "really, really a sad one."
  • The midfielder wished Joshua a full recovery and strength for his family.
  • He also sent condolences to the families of the deceased, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.
  • Joshua survived the crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway with minor injuries.
  • The incident has drawn global reactions, including from President Bola Tinubu.
  • Ndidi’s comments highlight the intersection of national sporting pride and collective empathy.
This gesture from the football captain connects two spheres of Nigerian excellence, sport and athletics, in a shared moment of human loss and resilience.

Sources: Soccernet, Complete Sports