2026 World Cup: Nigeria-born defender, Okon included in South Africa’s squad

Nigerian-born defender, Ime Okon has been included successful South Africa’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Okon, who was calved to a Nigerian begetter and South African mother, presently plays for Bundesliga nine Hannover 96.

The 22-year-old has already represented Bafana Bafana 5 times.

Okon volition beryllium making his debut for South Africa astatine a large tourney aft helium was snubbed for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Olwethu Makhanya and Bradley Cross are the caller names that person been called up by caput manager Hugo Broos.

A look astatine the 26 names shows that 19 of them play successful the South African league.

South Africa Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)

Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba, Khulumani Ndamane (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union, USA), Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Nkosinathi Sibisi, Kamogelo Sebelebele (both Orlando Pirates), Ime Okon (Hannover 96, Germany), Samukele Kabini (Molde FK, Norway), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire, USA)

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Thal...