Ex-Eagles Star Hails Ime Okon as ‘New Taribo West’ at World Cup
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze praised South Africa’s Ime Okon during World Cup 2026 coverage. He compared the young centre-back’s strength, agility and composure on the ball to Nigerian legend Taribo West. Udeze highlighted Okon’s calm distribution and physical presence in Bafana Bafana’s 1-1 draw with Czechia. He noted that Okon never seems under pressure and can link defence to attack with intelligence and class. Okon has also impressed for Hannover 96 in Germany’s 2. Bundesliga. His high passing accuracy and adaptability earned him a key role in the club’s backline as well as praise on the world stage.
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