Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is making headlines beyond football after being spotted with American rapper Cardi B at the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Show in Paris, fueling speculation that the pair could be romantically involved.
Videos circulating on social media show Okoye escorting Cardi B to her seat, handing her a fan during the event, and later chatting with her on a balcony as the rapper smiled throughout their conversation. The clips quickly went viral, prompting fans to speculate about a possible relationship.
The sighting comes as Okoye continues to enjoy growing popularity for his striking appearance. The Udinese goalkeeper recently went viral during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after social media users ranked him among football’s most handsome players, despite Nigeria not qualifying for the tournament.
Fans flooded social media with reactions, praising Okoye’s looks and joking that he and Cardi B would make a stylish couple.
Born to a Nigerian father of Igbo descent and a German-French mother, the 26-year-old has long attracted attention for his appearance, but his viral World Cup fame has introduced him to a much wider audience.
The Paris appearance has only intensified the buzz surrounding Okoye, especially amid reports that he is no longer with his British girlfriend. Cardi B, meanwhile, is currently single following her reported split from NFL star Stefflon Diggs.
Neither Okoye nor Cardi B has publicly commented on the dating speculation.#newsafro_
