Maduka Okoye and Jelicia Westhoff are one of the cutest couples in Nigerian football. Here's what we know about the beautiful girlfriend of the Super Eagles goalkeeper.
Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is known to be one of the most reserved players in the national team.
The 23-year-old German-born shot-stopper broke the internet in 2022, during Nigeria’s run in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Okoye, who is one of the most handsome footballers in the world, stole the hearts of millions of Nigerian ladies with his incredibly good looks.
However, the former Sparta Rotterdam star was on the receiving end of social media critics after the Super Eagles crashed out of the tournament in Cameroon, following a narrow loss to Tunisia.
Okoye has also endured a difficult season with Watford as the Nigeria international has found game time hard to come by, owing to injuries, form and fitness.
Amid all the scrutiny, the 6ft 6in athlete has maintained his professionalism and is known also to keep details of his personal life away from the media.
This article reveals details about a very important of part of Maduka Okoye’s personal life - his beautiful girlfriend known as Jelicia Westhoff.
Maduka Okoye’s girlfriend: 11 Facts about Jelicia Westhoff
1. Who is Jelicia Westhoff?
Jelicia Westhoff is the beautiful model known for being the girlfriend and partner of Nigeria and Watford goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.
Jelicia came to the limelight when she posted a photo of her and the Nigerian footballer spending time together.
She has always been supportive of her boyfriend, and also consoled him following the series of social media backlash Okoye got after failing to save a goal during AFCON 2021, which led to Nigeria’s elimination from the competition.
She took to her Instagram story, to write a message that read:
“We are proud of you, not just when you win or when you stop a ball but because of the person you are from the inside. I’m proud of your efforts, Your Focus, Your drive, and how you never give up. You helped the team.. and made a Big mark while there.’'
Jelicia and Maduka Okoye have been dating for three years, and the couple’s relationship has continued to grow stronger over the years.
2. How Old is Jelicia Westhoff?
Jelicia was born on April 27, 1994, to Mr. and Mrs. Westhoff in the Netherlands.
She is Dutch by birth, but both her parents her mixed.
Her father's roots are from Indonesia and the Netherlands while her mother's background is from Suriname and Aruba.
As of June 2023, she is 29 years old, six years older than her boyfriend.
Pulse Sports also reported how Maduka Okoye celebrated her 29th birthday in style, as the couple showed off all shades of love two months ago on social media.
3. She has 4 sisters and a brother
Jelicia has four siblings - four girls and a boy.
She has four gorgeous sisters including Jada Westhoff (26), Channety Westhoff (25), and Nowaymi Westhoff (31).
4. She is a model
Jelicia Westhoff is also an Amsterdam-based model.
The Dutch beauty won the Miss Haarlem beauty pageant in 2015.
She has also modelled for her own collection which she co-owns with her sisters.
5. She co-owns a business alongside her sisters
Jelicia also manages a company with her sisters, an Amsterdam-based brand known as the Westhoff Collection which is primarily a premium clothing brand for females.
The Westhoff collection comprises other businesses including the WestKid - a clothing brand for children, and Westhoff Studios - a Makeup business brand.
Meanwhile, Jelicia’s younger sister, Jada, owns a Beauty clinic that specializes in cosmetic treatment.
6. She has a child with Maduka Okoye
Okoye’s stunning girlfriend recently shared photos of their son, Isaiah Emile Okoye, who is 9 months old.
Pulse Sports reported on the reason behind the couple’s decision to name their son after his father.
Prior to Isaiah’s birth, Jelicia publicly revealed her child’s gender in January 2019.
7. Jelicia Westhoff Social Media
The gorgeous girlfriend of Maduka Okoye is also on social media.
However, she is not always active on her page, as she often tends to show off glamorous pictures of herself.
Like her partner, she keeps her relationship off her main page, although, she posts snaps of her lifestyle and her family on her stories.
As of June 2023, she has over 7K followers on her Instagram page.
She is on Twitter, but she’s not active on the platform.
8. She is one of the most beautiful Wags of Nigerian footballers
Jelicia is without a doubt one of the hottest girlfriends of Nigerian footballers.
The 29-year-old Dutch model slays in every single photo she posts and rarely misses with her outfits.
She sure takes her time to also remind fans of her beauty whenever she can.
Her first post of the year left fans and netizens thirsting in her comments section.
9. Jelicia Westhoff Religion
Jelicia is a devout Christian, going by her recent posts on social media.
However, the charming girlfriend of Okoye was rumoured to have converted from Islam years back.
Pulse Sports cannot verify the authenticity of this claim.
The pretty model often reposts quotes from the Bible on her Instagram story.
Her religiosity is also echoed in the thought behind her son’s name.
10. She is very supportive of Maduka Okoye
As mentioned earlier in this article, Jelicia has been very supportive of her boyfriend, who has endured a difficult period in his career in the last couple of months.
Okoye has seen his career hit with injuries and disappointments.
However, his girlfriend has continued to back him and support him as much as possible in the face of tribulations.
Although, the couple are not following each other on Instagram.
11. She is a fan of Afrobeat
Like many wives and girlfriends of Super Eagles players, Jelicia Westhoff is also a huge fan of Afrobeat.
She has been spotted vibing to Nigerian songs often times, including Ayra Starr’s 2022 smash hit, ‘Rush’ and Davido's 'Jowo'.
Jelicia has also recently cited Burna Boy and Phyno as her two favourite Nigerian musicians.
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