Maduka Okoye’s child’s mother alleges abuse and cheating in Instagram post
Dutch model Jelicia Westhoff accused the Nigerian goalkeeper of abuse, infidelity and being absent from their child’s life, TMZ reports.
By Poppy Nakagawa · Culture Writer
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Maduka Okoye is facing public allegations from Jelicia Westhoff, the Dutch model who shares a young child with the Nigerian soccer player, after she posted a blistering message about him on Instagram, according to TMZ.
Westhoff accused the goalkeeper of abusing her, cheating on her with men and women, and failing to be present in their child’s life, TMZ reported. The outlet said she made the claims in an Instagram post and did not provide additional evidence on social media to support them.
Okoye has not publicly responded to the allegations, according to TMZ. The outlet said it reached out to him for comment and had not heard back.
Westhoff’s claims
In the Instagram post cited by TMZ, Westhoff claimed she helped raise Okoye’s profile and alleged that he responded by mistreating her and their family. She accused him of violence and infidelity, including alleged relationships with both men and women.
TMZ reported that Westhoff also clarified her issue was not bisexuality itself. According to the outlet, she said her frustration centered on Okoye allegedly being absent from their child’s life while spending time partying.
The allegations remain unproven. TMZ said Westhoff did not post other evidence backing up the accusations, and Okoye has not commented.
Cardi B sightings added fuel
Westhoff’s post came around the time Okoye was photographed spending time with Cardi B in Italy, TMZ reported. The outlet also reported that Okoye and Cardi B were seen together during Paris Fashion Week.
TMZ said it is not clear whether the photos involving Cardi B played any role in Westhoff’s Instagram post. No claim in the report says Cardi B was involved in the allegations made by Westhoff.
Okoye, a Nigerian soccer star who plays as a goalkeeper, has drawn attention beyond the field in recent weeks because of the Cardi B sightings. Westhoff’s post turned that attention toward his private life and co-parenting situation.
For now, the public record is limited to Westhoff’s social media accusations and TMZ’s reporting that Okoye has not answered them. No legal filing, police report or independent corroborating evidence was cited in TMZ’s report.
This story draws on original reporting from TMZ.