Nigerian youngster Raymond Okon has completed a move to Israeli top-flight club Hapoel Jerusalem, beginning a new chapter in European football after his time with Nigerian academy P Sport.
The young midfielder is now part of Hapoel Jerusalem’s squad for the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League campaign, where he will continue his development against some of the best teams in Israeli football.
Okon, who is listed as a central midfielder, wears the No. 60 shirt at Hapoel Jerusalem. Current squad records also confirm his Nigerian nationality and inclusion in the club’s first-team setup.
The move represents a significant step for the youngster, taking him from the Nigerian academy system into European professional football.
Born in 2008, Okon is still only 18, giving him considerable time to develop his game and establish himself at senior level. Current player records list him as a Nigerian midfielder and show his transfer to Hapoel Jerusalem in July 2026.
His early involvement with the club has already provided a taste of competitive football in Israel. Okon featured for Hapoel Jerusalem in the Toto Cup, completing the full 90 minutes in the club’s 2–2 draw against Hapoel Ramat Gan in August.
Hapoel Jerusalem compete in the Israeli Premier League, the country’s highest division, and play their home matches at the Teddy Stadium.
Okon’s arrival also adds to the Nigerian presence at the Jerusalem-based club, with Sani Abdulsalam and Andrew Idoko among other Nigerian players listed in the squad.
For the former P Sport academy player, the immediate challenge will be to adapt to the demands of senior European football, compete for regular playing time and continue developing his technical and tactical qualities.
At just 18, the move offers Okon an important platform to gain experience and make his mark in a competitive European league.
From P Sport in Nigeria to Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel, Raymond Okon’s European adventure has officially begun.
