According to Soccernet.ng, Jelicia Westhoff, the girlfriend of Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, recently celebrated her birthday over the weekend. Okoye, who currently plays for Italian club Udinese Calcio, has been absent from the Super Eagles squad since 2021 following severe criticism he faced after the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Meanwhile, Jelicia Westhoff had an enjoyable birthday celebration in Germany, as shared on her Instagram account. The Dutch beauty posted pictures from her “Girls night out” and expressed gratitude for another year, captioning the post “Thank God for another year. Celebrating in my baby’s cityy,” referring to Okoye, who was born in Germany.
The couple, who have been together for over five years and have a son, made headlines back in December 2023 when reports emerged that Jelicia was seen crying on the streets of Italy with her son after allegedly being kicked out of Okoye’s hotel room. However, Jelicia refuted the rumors with a social media post stating, “Stop the lies.” She also attended an Udinese game the following weekend to show support for her partner.
In other news, the 24-year-old goalkeeper, Okoye, has expressed his desire to make a comeback to the national team after taking a break. He missed the opportunity to participate in the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Zimbabwe and Lesotho in November due to issues with his international passport.
