Olakunle Churchill, the Nigerian businessman and ex-husband of actress Tonto Dikeh, shared a glowing tribute on Instagram on Sunday, July 19, 2026, celebrating his son's favourite footballer, Lamine Yamal, after Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The post comes amid reports that his wife, Rosy Meurer, has reverted to her maiden name, a move that has sparked widespread speculation online.
Churchill Praises Lamine Yamal's Skill and Composure
In his Instagram post, Churchill admitted he is not ordinarily a football fan but said watching Yamal has made the sport far easier to enjoy. He wrote: "My son's favorite player just won for his country, and it was a proud moment to watch. I'm not really into football, but players like Lamine Yamal make it easy to appreciate the game. His skill, composure, and creativity make every touch exciting." Churchill is the father of one son, King Andre, with his wife Rosy Meurer.
Rosy Meurer Reverts to Maiden Name Amid Speculation
The tribute arrived at a notable moment. Rosy Meurer, Churchill's wife, had recently reverted to her maiden name, a development that prompted intense online speculation about the state of their marriage. Despite the attention, Churchill's post showed no sign of distress, focusing instead on a cheerful family moment centred on his son's admiration for the Spanish teenager.
Tonto Dikeh Likes Churchill's Post
Adding an unexpected layer to the story, Tonto Dikeh, Churchill's ex-wife and mother of his first child, was among those who liked the Instagram post. A screenshot of the post shows Dikeh's reaction, drawing further attention from fans and followers.
Fans React to Churchill's Tribute
The post attracted a variety of comments from Instagram users. @angeladoo_official wrote: "Yesssssssss. Congratulations to the Champions, Spain." @rhedahh1 commented: "Man my son's favorite player too, I lost my voice from screaming…it's Lamine Yamal yall." @adedejialiceoluwatofunmi shared: "From Messi's era to Yamal's rise—football never stops evolving. Young one must grow." @anna_barbz wrote: "Why is the credit going to him and not the guy that scored, everyone is posting him." @chukzeee asked: "You're not into football so what are you into?" @nenenenecity added: "Same with my son, he just made me love the guy today."
Influencer Warns Churchill Against Returning to Tonto Dikeh
Legit.ng previously reported that Àgbà John Doe, a popular influencer on X (formerly Twitter), reacted to the viral rumour about the marriage of Olakunle Churchill and Rosy Meurer. In a post reacting to a viral report claiming Rosy had filed for divorce from Churchill, John Doe said the split was their private decision. He warned the businessman against going back to his ex-wife, actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh, whom he referred to as his baby mama.
