World Cup: Why women around the world are swooning over Maduka Okoye (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigeria's Maduka Okoye, a goalkeeper, is trending globally for his appearance, gaining millions of social media followers and attention from celebrities and fans.

• Nigeria's Maduka Okoye, a goalkeeper for Udinese Calcio and the Nigerian national team, is gaining international attention for his appearance
• Okoye's online popularity has surged, with his Instagram followers surpassing 1 million in less than a week
• Despite not being in the World Cup, Okoye's looks have trended on social media platforms like Instagram and X, with celebrities and fans expressing admiration