Samuel Okolie

Samuel Okolie (born 22 March 2008) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Bishop's Stortford and the Seychelles national team.

Club career Based in Finchley, Okolie began playing football at age four or five and joined his first club at age eight. He played for his school team and several local clubs including Wingate & Finchley before being invited to trial at Cambridge United. He signed for the club's academy and joined the under-16 side in November 2024. After impressing team management during his first season, he was signed to a full scholarship and promoted to the under-18 team for the following year.

In January 2026, Okolie went on a short-term loan to Newmarket Town of the Isthmian League North Division. The following month, he went on short-term loan again, this time to St Neots Town of the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands.

Okolie was released by Cambridge United in Summer 2026. Soon thereafter, he signed for Bishop's Stortford of the Southern League Premier Division Central. He debuted for the club on 8 August in its opening match against Banbury United.

International career Okolie was born in Australia and is of Nigerian descent. He made his senior international debut on 3 September 2025 in the match against Gabon.

International career statistics Isthmian League North Division

St Neots Town 2025–26 Northern Premier League Division One Midlands

Bishop's Stortford 2026–27 Southern League Premier Division Central

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