South Africa include Hannover’s Ime Okon in 26-man World Cup squad | OneFootball

Ime Okon has been included in South Africa’s 26-man World Cup squad.

According to BuLi News, Belgian coach Hugo Broos has named only five Europe-based players, with African champions Mamelodi Sundowns and domestic title winners Orlando Pirates supplying the core after a 32-man provisional list last week.

The 22-year-old is coming off his debut season in Germany, where Hannover missed the promotion play-off on the final day of the 2. Bundesliga campaign.

Okon made his international debut at the start of the season following his move from SuperSport United. Both he and his younger brother Udeme, a 4x400 relay bronze medallist at last year’s World Athletics Championships, represent South Africa on the global stage.

Bafana Bafana return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010 after topping their qualifying group ahead of Nigeria. They will face Mexico in the opening fixture, with Czech Republic and South Korea completing Group A, where Okon could feature.

Source: BuLi News