British actress Sarah Hadland has admitted to having a crush on Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye after publicly gushing over the Udinese shot-stopper during a television appearance.
Hadland, 55, made the revelation during a Tuesday segment on This Morning, where she described the 26-year-old Nigerian international as “absolutely gorgeous”.
The actress, known for her roles in British comedy, playfully joined the growing list of admirers of the Nigerian goalkeeper as she spoke about his popularity on the programme.
Speaking during the live broadcast, Hadland said: “Apparently relationships have broken up because of him.”
She also described Okoye as “absolutely gorgeous” during the discussion, as co-hosts joked about his looks and dancer-like moves.
The moment quickly went viral on social media, with many Nigerians reacting with a mix of pride and humour as clips from the segment circulated online.
Okoye, who plays for Italian Serie A side Udinese, has built a reputation beyond the pitch for his looks and social media following.
The goalkeeper, who stands at 6-foot-6, has attracted global attention in recent years, with his popularity growing after a string of high-profile appearances for club and country, including international fixtures against stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo.
Hadland’s comments have now added fresh attention to the Super Eagles goalkeeper, whose name has become a trending topic among football fans following the television segment.
