‘I Wasn’t Prepared for This’: Maduka Okoye on His 700,000 Follower Surge

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Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has added over 700,000 followers in under two weeks after his close-up during Nigeria’s friendly against Portugal sparked a global frenzy. Speaking from the UAE, the 26-year-old admitted he never expected such a huge reaction. “Honestly, I wasn’t prepared for this because it was quite big,” he said, noting that nothing compared to the response after the Portugal match. His long-term relationship with Dutch influencer Jelicia Westhoff has also played out in public, but Okoye insists his on-field performances remain the foundation of his rising profile. As international media outlets pick up his story, the Super Eagles star says he’s grateful for the support and remains focused on his Serie A career.

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