His team didn’t even qualify for the World Cup, but the huge spotlight on football means many casual fans are just finding out who German-Nigerian goalie Maduka Okoye is – and they’re obsessed with his good looks.
The 26-year-old and his countrymen are watching the tournament at home after falling short in their bid to qualify for the first time since the 2018 Cup in Russia, where they didn’t make it out of the group stage.
However, the online buzz about Okoye has been so intense, fans could be excused for thinking he’s one of the biggest attractions at the tournament.
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