Stephen Okai

Stephen Okai (born 27 September 1989) is a former Ghanaian footballer and current -Coach.

College & Amateur

Okai played four years of college soccer at the University of Mobile. Okai won the National Player of the Year award in NAIA and was a three-time All-American.

During his time at college, Okai also played for USL PDL club Des Moines Menace in 2010, and Reading United A.C. in 2011 and 2012.

Professional career

On January 17, 2013, Okai was selected 31st overall in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by Philadelphia Union. He trialed with the club, but was released by Philadelphia on February 22, 2013.

Okai signed with USL Pro club Charlotte Eagles in April 2013. He made his pro debut on April 13, 2013 in a 2-0 victory over Antigua Barracuda FC.

Okai signed with USL Pro side Pittsburgh Riverhounds in January 2015. On November 30, 2017, the club announced that Okai's contract had expired. He departed Pittsburgh after three seasons with the Riverhounds and retired.

Coaching career

After a half year returned on 18 May 2018 to the Riverhounds and was named in the coaching staff of the Riverhounds.