Cardi B Calls Okoye Sweet After Their Third Meeting

American rapper Cardi B has called Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye “really sweet” and “very kind.” This has sparked more talk about a possible romance between them after they were spotted together for the third time, according to PUNCH Sports Extra.

The latest sighting happened in Italy on Thursday, September 3. This was just hours after Okoye’s team, Udinese, came from behind to beat Venezia 2-1 in the Coppa Italia round of 32.

Cardi B had praised Okoye while eating with friends at a waterfront restaurant 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.

They were first seen together at the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week. They sat next to each other and were later spotted chatting on a balcony at a private event.

Days later, they met again at the Venice dinner. Now, their third sighting in Italy has kept the fans talking.

Even with these repeated appearances in three cities in Italy and France since the rumors started in July, neither Cardi B nor Okoye has confirmed a romantic relationship. Other people were present during each outing.

Okoye, who is the goalkeeper for Udinese and the Super Eagles, was born in Dusseldorf to a Nigerian father and a German mother. This year, he has been getting more attention off the pitch, including appearances at Paris Fashion Week and the Formula One British Grand Prix. The rumors about him and the American rapper continue to grow.

For now, both Cardi B and Okoye have not directly addressed the speculation. Fans are left to make their own guesses each time they see them together.