Court strikes out divorce case as Nigeria keeper Olorunleke, wife move toward reconciliation

By Wale Mustapha

The lingering marital dispute between Super Eagles goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke and his wife, Tosin, appears to be heading toward an amicable resolution following the decision of a Lokoja High Court to strike out their divorce case.

The development came after Olorunleke, who had filed a petition seeking to dissolve their nine-year-old marriage, withdrew the suit days before the scheduled hearing on October 21, 2025.

In his initial filing, the former Enyimba FC shot-stopper admitted to adultery but accused his wife of impatience and lack of understanding during a turbulent period in their marriage.

Responding through her counsel, Tosin urged the court not to grant the divorce, appealing for the sake of their children. She insisted she did not want them “to grow up in a broken home.”

Tosin also accused her husband of disrespecting their marital vows by allowing his alleged mistress, Precious Daniel, to flaunt their relationship publicly on social media, adding that Olorunleke never indicated any interest in a polygamous marriage.

Delivering her ruling, Justice Ada struck out the case on Tuesday, noting that the withdrawal by the petitioner effectively ended the legal proceedings and cleared the path for private reconciliation.

With the case now out of court, the couple is reportedly exploring negotiations toward a peaceful settlement. However, uncertainties remain over whether Olorunleke will end his alleged extramarital affair or if Tosin will agree to any compromise arrangement.

Olorunleke was part of the Super Eagles squad that finished second at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. He has previously played for Akwa United, Abia Warriors, Sunshine Stars, and Enyimba FC in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

His wife, Tosin Olorunleke, currently serves as the Team Manager of Confluence Queens, a club competing in the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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