Ike Shorunmu was born in Lagos. After a few years in Nigeria, he moved to play in Switzerland and made his mark there. He was bought by the Turkish club Beşiktaş J.K. in 1999 for $2,400,000 — but they released him as they thought he spent too much time with the national team.

Come Saturday 1st May 2021, SOCA will play host to Ex-Super Eagles, Ex FC Zurich, Ex Besiktas FC, Turkey, and Ex Shooting Stars, Ibadan goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu( ike Anobi). Ike Anobi will be spending the day with our students at the academy, sharing his experience, interacting and educating our young fledgling footballers on what it takes to become a top professional, and much more.