Ime Okon


Ime Okon is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Hannover 96 and the South Africa national team.
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Early life

Okon was born in 2004 in South Africa. He attended Florida Park High School in South Africa.

Club career

Okon started his career with South African side SuperSport United. He joined German club Hannover 96 ahead of the 2025–26 season on a four-year contract.

International career

Okon made his debut for the South Africa national team on 4 June 2025 in the opening match of the 2025 COSAFA Cup against Mozambique. He scored his first goal three days later in the second tournament match against Zimbabwe.

Personal life

Okon is a native of Florida, South Africa. He was born to a Nigerian father and South African mother. He is the brother of South African sprinter Udeme Okon.