US rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye

American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have fuelled fresh speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in Venice, Italy.

Photos and videos circulating on social media showed the pair seated side by side at Gio’s Restaurant inside the St. Regis Hotel, overlooking one of the city’s famous canals.

Cardi B wore a turquoise dress, while Okoye sat beside her throughout the evening as they dined with friends and socialised.

Although there was no public display of affection, eyewitnesses said the duo appeared relaxed, chatting and smiling throughout the outing, further fuelling rumours about the nature of their relationship.