Person: Stefan Okunbor

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<p>Kerry footballer, Stefan Okunbor is currently taking part in Plant For The Planet Games in Kenya. The games are the brainchild of Warriors for Humanity founder and former Galway dual player Alan Kerins and are in partnership with Self Help Africa and the GPA. Picture: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane</p>

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Stefan Okunbor: I haven’t cried since I was 12 years old

'I’m an overthinker so I guess what keeps me awake at night is I think about the future a lot'

gaa

Uncertain days for AFL, but Mark O'Connor still stoked by Aussie lifestyle

Soon after Saturday’s 89-52 win over Gold Coast Suns, Mark O’Connor was packing his bags and getting ready to say goodbye to Geelong.

columnists

Clodagh Finn: Why do GAA clubs still honour pro-slavery John Mitchel?

A wave of anti-racist protests has led to calls to remove several statues including one of John Mitchel. Is it also time to rename the GAA clubs called after him? asks Clodagh Finn

gaa

GAA reiterates zero tolerance for racism: Clubs being educated on dealing with incidents

gaa

GAA has ‘missed opportunity’ on Black Lives Matter, says Cork star, as another Kerry youngster reveals abuse

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Irish Examiner View: First step in tackling racism is to listen

Former Kerry minor Okunbor was stunned by racist abuse he suffered before leaving for Australia

AFL player and former Kerry minor star Stefan Okunbor has opened up on the shocking racism he endured as a young black man living and playing football in Ireland.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

All-Ireland minor winning Kerry keeper looks set for AFL move

Another young Kerry star is heading down under, according to reports.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2020

Achilles injury halts Okunbor's AFL progress

Former Kerry minor Stefan Okunbor is likely to miss the entire AFL season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in training.

Fri, 24 Jan, 2020

'Astonishing' Mark O'Connor projected to become 'special player' after breakout season

'Mark the Shark' has gone from "not knowing how to kick the ball" to an ever-present defender in three years.

Thu, 26 Dec, 2019

Tim Murphy warns AFL are hovering for Kerry’s most talented

Keeping Kerry’s most talented young players at home and preventing further footballers from signing AFL contracts represents a “huge challenge” for the county board, according to chairman Tim Murphy.

Tue, 11 Dec, 2018

Precocious Kerry footballer Stefan Okunbor bound for Geelong Cats

Kerry is losing another emerging talent with confirmation that Munster U-20 Player of the Year, Stefan Okunbor is set to join Geelong Cats on a two-year Rookie contract.

Wed, 17 Oct, 2018

Buoyant Kildare feed off Croke Park protest to shock Kerry

They’ll have to play it in Croke Park, but this time they won’t mind.

Mon, 16 Jul, 2018

Ulster University power past UL to semi-finals

Ulster University 4-06 - UL 0-11: Ulster University’s Tyrone contingent weighed in with three goals as they advanced to the Sigerson Cup semi-finals with a good bit to spare over 13-man UL at Jordanstown.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2018

Ciarán Kilkenny believes David Clifford won’t be lured by AFL

Ciarán Kilkenny will spend the coming months scanning the horizon, weighing up exactly where the greatest threats to Dublin’s four-in-a-row bid will come from.

Sat, 23 Sep, 2017

Kerry starlet eager for Aussie Rules chance

While many in Kerry are decrying the so-called poaching of the county’s top GAA players by Aussie Rules clubs, teenage AFL hopeful Stefan Okunbor insists that even the slightest chance to reach his athletic optimum and play sport professionally is too much of a lure to turn his back on.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

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