Victor Boniface’s Fiancée Cancels Wedding Over Asset Dispute Echoing Hakimi’s Strategy
Rikke Ermine has ended her engagement to Nigerian footballer Victor Boniface after discovering he registered all his assets under his mother’s name, undermining her prenuptial agreement demands for a 50/50 split. This situation mirrors Achraf Hakimi's wealth protection strategy, highlighting a trend among footballers for safeguarding their finances amid rising divorce rates.
hassan benyoub 
March 14, 2025 – Rikke Ermine, the Norwegian fiancée of Nigerian footballer Victor Boniface, has reportedly called off their wedding and ended a four-year relationship after discovering that the Bayer Leverkusen striker registered all his assets under his mother’s name. The decision, spotlighted in posts on X, mirrors a wealth protection tactic popularized by Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi during his 2023 divorce from Spanish-Tunisian actress Hiba Abouk, signaling a growing trend among footballers.
Prenup Clash Triggers Split
Ermine, according to posts on X, insisted on a prenuptial agreement ensuring a 50/50 split of assets in the event of a divorce. However, her plan unraveled when she learned Boniface owned nothing in his name—his wealth, amassed from a lucrative Bayer Leverkusen contract and endorsements, is allegedly held by his mother. This revelation, detailed in posts like @LuaHwata’s on March 12, prompted Ermine to cancel the wedding, unwilling to proceed without financial transparency. Boniface, 24, has not publicly confirmed the breakup or asset claims as of 3:16 PM PDT today.
The story gained traction online, with @lemedia100filtr and @Abubakar_cherif noting Ermine’s frustration over the prenup dispute. Earlier X posts from January, like @yabaleftonline’s, show Boniface debunking similar breakup rumors as “all lies,” suggesting recurring speculation about his personal life. However, no official statement from Boniface or Ermine has emerged since the March cancellation reports.
Echoes of Hakimi’s Playbook
Boniface’s reported strategy draws parallels to Hakimi’s high-profile case. In 2023, Hiba Abouk sought half of Hakimi’s estimated $24 million fortune during their divorce, only to discover his Paris Saint-Germain salary and assets—over 80% of his earnings—were registered under his mother, Sadia Mouh. Hakimi later explained on ABTalks in January 2025 that this arrangement, predating his marriage, stemmed from trust in his mother’s stewardship, not divorce tactics. The move left Abouk with no claimable assets, sparking global debate over such financial maneuvers.
Posts on X, like @ango_portal’s “EFEITO HAKIMI!” (Hakimi Effect), frame Boniface’s situation as a deliberate emulation, suggesting footballers are increasingly adopting this method to shield wealth from marital disputes. Hakimi’s case, initially misreported as a divorce dodge, was clarified as a longstanding arrangement, yet it remains a blueprint for players like Boniface navigating fame and fortune.
A Trend in Football’s Wealth Protection
The democratization of this strategy reflects a shift in how footballers manage their often-substantial earnings—Boniface’s weekly Bayer salary reportedly exceeds €70,000, per Capology estimates. Amid rising divorce rates and publicized settlements, players appear to be preempting risks. Posts on X speculate this could become standard practice, with @uchemercy84 noting Ermine’s rejection of a no-prenup marriage as the breaking point.
While Boniface’s camp remains silent, the lack of concrete assets in his name—if true—could legally complicate any future claims, much like Hakimi’s case under French law. Whether driven by cultural trust, as Hakimi described, or calculated foresight, this trend underscores a growing intersection of football, finance, and family dynamics.
