Ime Okon’s Quiet Rise Adds Real Edge to Bafana’s World Cup-Building Back Line

South Africa’s centre-back picture is suddenly one of the most competitive areas in the squad, with Ime Okon emerging as a serious option rather than a future project. As 2026 World Cup planning intensifies, Okon’s “let my football speak” approach could be exactly what Bafana need in high-pressure qualifiers.