Cardi B And Super Eagles Star Maduka Okoye Spark Fresh Dating Rumours As Ex Makes New Allegations

• Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have fueled fresh dating speculation after they were spotted dining together in Venice, Italy. The pair were seen sitting side by side during a group dinner days after attracting attention at Paris Fashion Week.

• The latest outing comes after the Nigerian footballer was seen seated beside the Grammy-winning rapper at the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Show in Paris. Their appearance quickly went viral and sparked widespread romance rumours across social media.

• The renewed attention has also brought fresh controversy for Okoye after his former partner, Jelicia Westhoff, accused him on social media of neglecting their son and made several personal allegations against him. Okoye has not publicly responded to the claims.

• Neither Cardi B nor Maduka Okoye has confirmed they are in a relationship. While the pair have now been seen together on multiple occasions, there has been no public confirmation that their relationship is anything more than friendship.

July 20, () — American rapper, Cardi B, and Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, have sparked fresh dating rumours after they were seen together again during a dinner in Venice, Italy.

Cardi B and Maduka Okoye at Jean Paul Gaultier’s fashion show in Paris.😍 pic.twitter.com/7H0hY1KNlF

— ໊ (@BardisMedia) July 8, 2026

The pair were spotted at Gio’s Restaurant inside The St. Regis Venice, where they joined a group of friends for dinner. Cardi B wore a turquoise dress while Okoye sat beside her throughout the evening. Although there were no public displays of affection, videos shared online showed the two laughing and chatting comfortably, prompting more speculation from fans.

The latest sighting comes just days after the pair attended the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Show during Paris Fashion Week. Okoye was seen helping Cardi B to her seat before the two spent time talking during the event. Their appearance quickly went viral and fuelled rumours that they could be dating.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Cardi B and Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye are keeping the good times rolling in Italy … sitting side by side for a swanky dinner overlooking a Venice canal. pic.twitter.com/CdAPUpzHq8

— TMZ (@TMZ) July 19, 2026

Neither Cardi B nor Okoye has publicly commented on the speculation, leaving fans guessing about the nature of their relationship.

Backlash From Okoye’s Ex

Shortly after the Venice photos emerged, Okoye’s former partner and mother of his child, Dutch model Jelicia Westhoff, publicly criticised the footballer on social media.

In a series of posts that were later deleted, Westhoff accused Okoye of being an absent father to their son and made additional allegations, including claims of abuse and infidelity. She also described him as a “deadbeat dad”, accusing him of neglecting their child while living a lavish lifestyle.

Westhoff said she had “nothing against” Cardi B, explaining that her comments were directed at Okoye’s responsibilities as a father.

Okoye has not publicly responded to the allegations, and Page Six reported that representatives for both Okoye and Cardi B did not immediately comment.

Rumors Continue

The Venice outing has added to growing public interest in the pair following their recent appearances together in Europe.

Cardi B recently ended her relationship with NFL player Stefon Diggs, while Okoye continues to play for Italian Serie A club Udinese and the Nigerian national team.

For now, neither star has confirmed a romantic relationship. Their repeated public appearances together have continued to fuel speculation, but there is no official confirmation that they are anything more than friends.