SuperSport United star to Europe, CEO confirms

SuperSport United has confirmed that star defender, Ime Okon has left South Africa to show his talent in Denmark at FC Midtjylland. What’s the inside information from the club’s boss?

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IME OKON LEAVING SUPERSPORT UNITED?

After a remarkable 22 appearances during his debut season at 19 this term, the South African-Nigerian star is going to FC Midtjylland for assessment.

“SuperSport United teenager Ime Okon has attracted interest from Danish Superliga side FC Midtjylland where he’s been invited to undergo an assessment,” iDiskiTimes reported.

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STAN MATTHEWS CONFIRMS THE NEWS

Speaking to the media this weekend, SuperSport United CEO Matthews said Okon is impressing Midtjylland and will be playing in Europe very soon.

“He has been doing very well there, he’s still very young so there’s no pressure on him. And we’re not looking to move him [now],” said Matthews told FARPost.

“But we did want to give him an opportunity and it’s a big club like Midtjylland. You know they play [UEFA] Champions League and Europa League.

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“So, when they showed interest in him, we certainly didn’t want to block that opportunity for him to go and train and play a little bit. And he’ll grow all the time and he will be a big money move certainly in the next two years for sure.

“He will progress rapidly if he keeps his head like it’s been from the start of his career. If he keeps his discipline and listening, then for sure he is going to play in Europe.”

“It’s not just an assessment, they are interested in him but we wanted him to train at that level. And we will assess what they think of him when he gets back,” the SuperSport big boss concluded.