Nigeria soccer star Maduka Okoye is finding out that fame comes with more than just trophies and fancy dinners.
The player is now facing a wave of online drama after his baby mama, Jelicia Westhoff, publicly accused him of being a deadbeat dad after he was spotted enjoying dinner with rapper Cardi B in Italy.
Apparently, a quiet dinner in Italy can turn into a full internet championship match. No referee needed, the comments section already has enough players.
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Maduka recently grabbed attention after being seen spending time with Cardi B at a stylish restaurant in Italy. The two were pictured enjoying a dinner outing, and fans immediately started talking. Celebrity spotting plus football plus Italy? The internet was ready with theories before the food even got cold.
But while some fans were focused on the possible romance rumors, Jelicia Westhoff shifted the attention to a much more serious issue.
In December 2024, Jelicia Westoff publicly accused Okoye of domestic abuse.
She called him out on IG, saying he locked her and their young son out of their home and mistreated them for months. Accusing his management of also ignoring her complaints against him.
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Jelicia accused Maduka of not properly supporting their son and called him out on social media. She also made claims about his personal life, accusing him of cheating during their relationship with both men and women.
“I made you! No one knew who you was. And instead of loving us, you beat me, cheated on me with men and women. You’re a f****** demon who tried to destroy my life.”
“You was cheating on me with everything… I did everything what a woman could do for you because I loved you, until I found out that you liked both sides. You’re so open with who you’re dating and speaking to. Let’s also be open about your sexuality.”
“You don’t take care of your one and only son. Because I don’t want to be with you, I will never forgive you.”
Jelicia’s accusations have not gone unnoticed, and many fans are waiting to see if Maduka will respond to the claims. The goalkeeper has not publicly addressed all of the allegations.
Could Cardi B be dating Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye ?
The two were spotted having dinner in Venice after previously seen being friendly at Paris Fashion Week events.
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For now, the drama continues away from the football pitch. Fans are watching closely as both sides deal with the accusations and public attention.
One thing is certain: this story has more twists than a soccer match that goes into extra time. And social media fans are already waiting for the next update.
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