{
  "id": 5689220,
  "title": "Okoye really sweet, Cardi B says after third sighting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/okoye-really-sweet-cardi-b-says-after-third-sighting",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T01:08:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/okoye-really-sweet-cardi-b-says-after-third-sighting/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "American rapper Cardi B has described Nigerian football goalkeeper Maduka Okoye as \"really sweet\" and \"very kind,\" sparking further speculation about a romantic relationship between the pair. This comes after they were spotted together three times in Italy, following Okoye's club team Udinese's win over Venezia in the Coppa Italia round of 32. Cardi B first spoke fondly of Okoye at a Venice restaurant, noting his kind nature despite his strict appearance on social media. The trio's initial meeting was at a fashion show during Paris Fashion Week, where they sat next to each other and chatted on a balcony later. They were seen again in Venice, fueling rumors, but both have not confirmed a relationship, leaving fans to speculate. Okoye, born in Dusseldorf to a Nigerian father and German mother, has become a topic of discussion beyond the football field, appearing at Paris Fashion Week and the British Grand Prix.",
  "summary": "Cardi B calls Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye “really sweet” after their third sighting, fueling romance rumors. Read More: https://punchng.com/okoye-really-sweet-cardi-b-says-after-third-sighting/",
  "key_points": [
    "Cardi B calls Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye \"really sweet\" and \"very kind\".",
    "The pair were spotted together three times in Italy after Udinese's Coppa Italia win.",
    "Okoye, born in Germany to a Nigerian father and German mother, has become a topic of speculation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Okoye really sweet, Cardi B says after third sighting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/okoye-really-sweet-cardi-b-says-after-third-sighting-5691014",
        "published": "2026-09-05T01:08:09.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}