South Africa Names Nigerian Player Ime Okon in AFCON 2025 Squad

South Africa's AFCON 2025 preliminary squad features Nigerian player Ime Okon, selected by coach Hugo Broo. The 54-man squad includes notable players like Ronwen Williams, Themba Zwane, and Percy Tau.

The team faces a challenging group with strong opponents like Egypt and Angola. Ime Okon, who plays for Hannover 96 in the German Bundesliga, has ties to both Nigeria and South Africa.

Despite his eligibility for Nigeria, he has opted to represent his father's country. The final 23-man squad for the tournament will be announced later.