Why I named my son Isaiah - Maduka Okoye's girlfriend reveals

Jelicia Westhoff has revealed why she named her son after her boyfriend and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.

Why I named my son Isaiah - Maduka Okoye's girlfriend reveals

David Ben 11:28 - 09.06.2023

Jelicia Westhoff, Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye's beautiful girlfriend, has revealed the reason behind their son's name.

Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye is currently dating one of the most beautiful Wags of African footballers, Jelicia Westhoff.

The Amsterdam-based lady also has a son with the 23-year-old Watford goalkeeper, as Jelicia has in recent weeks revealed photos of their adorable son, Isaiah Emil Okoye.

Jelicia Westhoff reveals the reason behind her son’s name

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Maduka Okoye and Jelicia Westhoff has a son named Isaiah

The stunning girlfriend of Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has recently revealed the reason the couple chose to name their son Isaiah.

Taking to her official Instagram account, Jelicia reposted a bible quote in her Instagram story, alongside a photo of her cute son.

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Jelicia Westhoff and her son Isaiah Emil Okoye/via Instagram
Maduka Okoye child
Isaiah Emil Okoye/via Instagram
Maduka Okoye child
Isaiah Emil Okoye/via Instagram

The post is a verse from Chapter Isaiah, one of the most famous prophets in the bible.

‘So do not fear, for I am with you: do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.- Isaiah 41:10’

Maduka Okoye child
Jelicia Westhoff/via Instagram

Jelicia then captioned the post with: ‘My son’s beautiful name for this reason Isiah Emil Okoye’.

Maduka Okoye’s son is also named after him as the German-born Super Eagles star also bears the name Emiliano.

Maduka Okoye and Jelicia Westhoff's relationship

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Jelicia Westhoff and Maduka Okoye

The 23-year-old German-born shot-stopper is currently in a relationship with an Amsterdam-based lady known as Jelicia Westhoff and has often shown off photos of himself and his partner on his social media page.

However, Okoye, one of the most handsome footballers in the world, enjoys the privacy of his relationship and is very discreet about how he posts about his love life publicly.

Maduka Okoye and Jelicia Westhoff
Maduka Okoye celebrates girlfriend Jelicia Westhoff on her 29th birthday
Maduka Okoye
Maduka Okoye has found game time hard to come by at Watford
Jelicia Westhoff/via Instagram

The Watford goalkeeper has endured a difficult 2022-23 season with Watford in the championship as the former Sparta Rotterdam saw his last campaign marred by injuries and fitness issues.

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Maduka Okoye is working his way to full fitness/via Instagram
Maduka Okoye girlfriend
Maduka Okoye/via Instagram

Okoye who has also been out of the Super Eagles squad for some months has since returned from injury and has shared some snaps on his page of his recuperation.

The Nigeria international could also return for the Super Eagles squad ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) next year.

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