Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and rapper Cardi B have sparked fresh dating rumours after appearing together in Paris and Venice.

Romance Rumours Swirl Around Nigerian Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and Rapper Cardi B After New Public Outings

By ZongoPlus Entertainment Desk | July 20, 2026

Fresh romance speculation is surrounding Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and Grammy Award-winning rapper Cardi B after the pair were spotted together again in Italy, just days after their widely discussed appearance at Paris Fashion Week.

Paris Appearance Sparked the Buzz

The rumours began earlier this month when Okoye and Cardi B attended the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show in Paris.

Videos shared on social media showed the Nigerian international helping Cardi B to her seat and handing her a fan during the event. The pair were also seen chatting and laughing together on a terrace, prompting fans to speculate that there could be more than friendship between them.

Another Sighting in Venice

The speculation intensified after the two were reportedly seen dining together at Gio's Restaurant inside The St. Regis Venice. According to reports, they were seated side by side with a group of friends overlooking a canal during an evening out.

While there was no public display of affection, their relaxed interaction has fueled further discussion on social media about the nature of their relationship.

Fans React Online

The repeated public appearances have generated thousands of reactions online.

Some fans believe the pair could be dating, while others argue they may simply be friends or acquaintances who met through the fashion and entertainment scene. Videos and photos of the two have circulated widely across Instagram, TikTok, and X, with many praising Okoye's gentlemanly gestures during the Paris event.

Neither Has Confirmed a Relationship

Despite the growing speculation, neither Maduka Okoye nor Cardi B has publicly confirmed that they are in a romantic relationship.

At this stage, there has been no official statement from either party, and the rumours remain based on their public appearances together rather than any confirmed announcement.

Who Is Maduka Okoye?

Maduka Okoye is the first-choice goalkeeper for Nigeria's Super Eagles and plays his club football for Italian Serie A side Udinese. The 26-year-old has built a large following on social media and is regarded as one of Nigeria's most recognizable footballers.