Ime Daniel Okon (born 20 February 2004) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Hannover 96 and the South Africa national team.
Early life Okon was born in 2004 in South Africa to a Nigerian father and a South African mother. He attended Florida Park High School in South Africa.
Club career Okon started his career with the South African Premiership club SuperSport United. He joined 2. Bundesliga side Hannover 96 ahead of the 2025–26 season on a four-year contract.
International career Okon made his debut for the South Africa national B 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.
Okon represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSuperSport United2023–24Premiership231200040103012024–252002110—00231Total43141104010532Hannover 962025–262. Bundesliga25210———2622026–270000———00Total25210000000262Career total68351104010794
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSouth Africa B202551South Africa202691Total142
International goals Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first. No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 7 June 2025 Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa 2–0 2–0 2025 COSAFA Cup 2. 26 September 2026 Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa 1–0 2–1 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
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