Cardi B sparks dating rumours with Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye
The rapper and soccer star were spotted dining together in Italy weeks after first being seen at Paris Haute Couture
Cardi B has fueled fresh dating speculation after she was spotted enjoying an intimate dinner with Nigerian international goalkeeper Maduka Okoye during a trip to Venice, Italy.
The Grammy-winning rapper, 33, and the 26-year-old Udinese goalkeeper were photographed dining together at Gio's restaurant inside the luxury St. Regis hotel, overlooking Venice's famous canals.
The outing comes less than a month after the pair were seen together during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, further fueling rumours of a budding romance.
For the evening, Cardi turned heads in a turquoise dress as she appeared relaxed alongside Okoye.
However, neither the rapper nor the soccer star has publicly addressed the nature of their relationship.
The latest sighting follows Cardi's reported split from NFL player Stefon Diggs.
The pair, who were first linked in late 2024 and confirmed their relationship in 2025, share a son born in November 2025.
Cardi is also mother to Kulture, Wave and Blossom, whom she shares with ex-husband Offset.
Okoye currently plays for Italian Serie A club Udinese and represents the Nigerian national team.
Reports have previously linked him to Dutch model and influencer Jelicia Westhoff, with whom he shares a son. Neither Okoye nor Westhoff has publicly commented on their current relationship status.
While the Venice outing has intensified speculation, Cardi B and Maduka Okoye have yet to confirm whether they are romantically involved.
