Sonia Adesuwa, the estranged wife of former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo, took to her Instagram story on September 17 to share an emotional message directed at the footballer.
In the heartfelt post, Sonia, who has been separated from Ighalo since 2022, expressed remorse for the negative tone of her previous messages about him. She acknowledged the emotional toll their separation had on the 35-year-old footballer, reflecting on the hurt caused by their public disagreements.
Despite their personal differences, Sonia praised Ighalo’s commitment to being a dedicated father to their three children. She expressed her hope for peaceful co-parenting moving forward, wishing they could maintain harmony for the sake of their family.
Sonia wrote; “Many individuals assert that I possess a powerful, mysterious allure, which is why I am particularly cautious about the people I allow into my life. Ending a relationship or friendship is always challenging for me.
“My beloved superstar, we’ve journeyed far together, and I’m truly grateful for the grace God has bestowed upon our lives. We both struggled to make this work, even in the face of divorce. I understand how careful you were to keep your family in the dark about what was happening behind closed doors, knowing that it would start another fight and I know how hard you fought to be a loving father to your children despite family pressures.
“Also, I understand the emotional pain you’re experiencing due to your separation from your beloved family (John 10:10), despite your efforts to portray a false sense of happiness on Instagram to appease them. You are a wonderful man, and I will always be there for you physically and spiritually.
“I am using this opportunity to express my sincere apologies for the negative impact my posts may have had on you. Given the nature of your job, peace is essential for you, and because of your purity, I bear no resentment towards you. I believe the greatest blessing for a child is to be born to a loving mother (not evil).
“We’ve both forgiven each other and realized our mistakes. If I could wish anything at this moment, it would be for divine grace and strength from God to help us co-parent harmoniously and ensure our children feel a sense of pride in us. I wish you all the best.”
Note that Odion Ighalo is currently playing for the Saudi Pro League club, Al-Wehda, where he is reportedly earning £200,000 per week.
