Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has reportedly separated from his wife, Yvonne Lameen Ikhana, after more than 16 years of marriage, bringing an end to a union that began at the peak of his football fame, Footynaija.com reports.
Yakubu, who once lit up the Premier League with his power and finishing, is now in the news for a reason far from football. Reports say the 42-year-old and his wife have gone their separate ways after years of growing tension and failed attempts to fix their relationship.
The former Everton and Middlesbrough striker has largely kept a low profile since retiring in 2017, but this latest development has thrown him back into the headlines, with fans reflecting on his highs and lows, including that unforgettable miss at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa against South Korea.
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According to a report by Legit.ng, Yvonne filed for divorce after discovering that the ex-footballer had been unfaithful multiple times. The outlet stated that the separation became official in 2024, following a long period of disagreement and emotional distance between the couple.
Yvonne believed her former husband’s generous nature towards women made him more vulnerable, attracting the wrong kind of attention and eventually leading to alleged infidelity that resulted in a court settlement in her favour.
For years, Yakubu was seen as a family man off the pitch, while his football career spoke for itself. He scored 21 goals in 58 appearances for the Super Eagles and remains among the top African scorers in Premier League history with 95 goals.
