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‘Okoye is really sweet,’ Cardi B says after third sighting

From The Punch · () English

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  • Cardi B described Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye as “really sweet” and “very kind” after they were seen together in Italy for the third time.
  • The pair had previously appeared together at Paris Fashion Week and a dinner in Venice, but neither has confirmed a romantic relationship.
  • Okoye plays for Udinese and Nigeria’s Super Eagles and has attracted increased attention away from the pitch.

Cardi B has called Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye “really sweet” and “very kind,” keeping speculation about the pair’s relationship alive after their third reported sighting together.

The latest encounter took place in Italy on Thursday, September 3, hours after Okoye’s Udinese came from behind to beat Venezia 2-1 in the Coppa Italia round of 32. Cardi B had previously praised him while dining with friends at a waterfront restaurant in Venice.

really sweet

· Cardi BHer description of Maduka Okoye after they were seen together in Venice.

“He was really sweet. When you see him on social media, he looks very strict and stern, but he is very kind. I hope to see more of him,” she said.

very kind

· Cardi BHer further description of Okoye’s personality.

The pair were first seen together at Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week. They were later spotted talking on a balcony at a private event, then appeared together at the Venice dinner. Their latest sighting in Italy has renewed interest among fans.

Neither Cardi B nor Okoye has confirmed a romantic relationship. Other people were present at each outing. Okoye, who plays for Udinese and Nigeria, has also appeared at Paris Fashion Week and the British Grand Prix this year, adding to attention around his life away from football.

He was really sweet. When you see him on social media, he looks very strict and stern, but he is very kind. I hope to see more of him.

· Cardi BHer comments about Okoye during a dinner with friends in Venice.
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