Name | Sylvester Okpe |
Date of Birth | 07-12-2000 |
Age | 24 |
Nationality | Other (Non European) |
Player Status | Available |
Playing Role | Bowling All-Rounder (Spin) |
Bowling Style | RA Off Spin |
Batting Style | RH Middle Order Bat |
Entry Route (US/CAN) | |
Major Teams | Nigeria, Nigeria U19s, Dolphins High Performance Academy |
Sylvester Okpe is a key figure and captain of the Nigerian national cricket team, known for his impactful off-spin bowling and all-round abilities.
Since his international debut in 2019, Okpe has taken 58 wickets in 66 T20 internationals at an impressive average of 16.48. A standout schoolboy talent, he shone at the 2020 ICC U19 World Cup and quickly rose to captaincy in 2021.
Highly regarded by cricketing greats like Asanka Gurasingha and Steve Tikolo, Okpe has already gained valuable experience in South Africa through the Dolphins High Performance Academy and Durban’s Winter League.
Now, he is eager to make his mark in UK club cricket in 2026, with ambitions to progress into franchise cricket in the future.
There are no overseas stats available for this player.
Name | Sylvester Okpe |
Date of Birth | 07-12-2000 |
Age | 24 |
Nationality | Other (Non European) |
Player Status | Available |
Playing Role | Bowling All-Rounder (Spin) |
Player Status | Available |
Bowling Style | RA Off Spin |
Batting Style | RH Middle Order Bat |
Entry Route (US/CAN) | |
Major Teams | Nigeria, Nigeria U19s, Dolphins High Performance Academy |
Sylvester Okpe is a key figure and captain of the Nigerian national cricket team, known for his impactful off-spin bowling and all-round abilities.
Since his international debut in 2019, Okpe has taken 58 wickets in 66 T20 internationals at an impressive average of 16.48. A standout schoolboy talent, he shone at the 2020 ICC U19 World Cup and quickly rose to captaincy in 2021.
Highly regarded by cricketing greats like Asanka Gurasingha and Steve Tikolo, Okpe has already gained valuable experience in South Africa through the Dolphins High Performance Academy and Durban’s Winter League.
Now, he is eager to make his mark in UK club cricket in 2026, with ambitions to progress into franchise cricket in the future.
There are no overseas stats available for this player.