Maduka Okoye Faces Abuse Allegations Amid Dating Rumors with Cardi B in Venice

Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who plays for Serie A side Udinese and the Super Eagles, was photographed dining with U.S. rapper Cardi B at the Gio’s restaurant in the St. Regis Venice. The dinner followed an earlier appearance together at Paris Fashion Week, and the repeated public outings have sparked widespread speculation that the two may be dating, although neither has confirmed a relationship.

Within hours of the Venice sighting, Okoye’s estranged partner, Dutch model Jelicia Westhoff, posted a lengthy Instagram statement accusing him of physical assault, infidelity—including relationships with men and women—and neglect of their son, even during a recent hospitalisation. She wrote, “Imagine I shut my fucking mouth, lied about what YOU did to me, so you could continue YOUR career …” Okoye has not responded to the allegations, and Cardi B has offered no comment. The story has been reported by multiple entertainment outlets but remains unverified.