Nigerian-born defender Ime Okon has been named in South Africa’s 50-man provisional squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ime Okon a Nigerian born defender has made South Africa’s 50-man provisional squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations billed for Ivory Coast.
Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos announced the list on Thursday afternoon.
The 50-man list we still be prunned down to 27 players by January 7, 2024.
Okon, who was born to a Nigerian father, is one of the 18 defenders on the roaster.
The 19-year-old has been invited twice by South Africa in the past but is yet to make his debut for the former African champions.
The centre-back is enjoying a fine season with South African club, Super Sport United.
South Africa will face Tunisia, Mali and Zambia in Group E at the 2023 AFCON.