Tonto's ex Churchill encourages followers not to give up, shares throwback photo- Tonto Dikeh's ex Churchill has shared how an accident he had in the year 2000 claimed his ambition to be a professional footballer - Churchill stated that he decided to raise young African footballers to train in Europe - The businessman encouraged his followers not to allow their dreams to die due to a bad circumstance PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Actress Tonto Dikeh's ex-husband Olakunle Churchill has taken to his social media page to motivate his followers with a personal story. The businessman shared a throwback photo of himself on his official Instagram page. In the photo, the philanthropist was spotted in a white outfit. He had a sneaker on one of his legs and his other leg was in a cast. Speaking about that time of his life, Churchill revealed he had a ghastly power-bike accident that fractured my legs and dislocated the knee joint in the year 2000. Read also Another Nigerian man succeeds, makes int'l list of successful people under age 30 in art and style (photos) He described the accident as a nightmare that claimed his dreams of being a professional footballer. PAY ATTENTION: Read the best news on Nigeria's #1 news app Churchill stated that doctors gave him the options to amputate his left leg or fly abroad for further orthopaedic treatment. Thankfully, he said that he was healed divinely, noting that he is walking with his two legs till date. According to him, the accident affected his football career as he cannot play professionally play football anymore. However, he noted that it did not stop his ambition to raise young African footballers to train in Europe. "Today, I'm proud to have achieved my ambition as the academy begins in earnest. You can actually achieve your ambition in others, this is the same spirit of philanthropy. Don't let your nights affect your ambitions!" PAY ATTENTION: Get your daily relationship tips and advice on Africa Love Aid group Read also Jose Mourinho makes stunning statement about Lampard after win against Wolves In other news, Legit.ng earlier reported that Olakunle Churchill reacted after his ex-wife Tonto Dikeh said she has forgiven him. It was with great surprise that many Nigerians reacted to a video interview where Tonto Dikeh revealed that she had forgiven the father of her son. According to her, she did it for her son’s sake. In a new post shared on his Instagram page, Olakunle Churchill spoke on what has his attention at the moment. According to him, if the matter does not involve money, he should be counted out. Should Tonto Dikeh have blasted her ex-husband online? Nigerians react | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Tonto Dikeh's ex Churchill has shared how an accident he had in the year 2000 claimed his ambition to be a professional footballer - Churchill stated that he decided to raise young African footballers to train in Europe - The businessman encouraged his followers not to allow their dreams to die due to a bad circumstance PAY ATTENTION: PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng