She started as a center defender and would later become one of the best wing back in Nakamura Football Academy.

Well known for her defensive qualities and leadership, Sofiat is regarded as one of the fastest WAFA defenders in grassroots football across the country.

She never ceased to showcase
her technical defensive mode and her lightning ⚡ speed against some top names in the Nigeria premier league, most especially against the likes of Shade Ijamilusi, Ajakaye Esther, Esther Chinemerem Onyenezide.

In a game doing the Lagos Fa Cup 2021 quarter final match against Fc Robo International , Sofiat single handedly outsmart and defensively outrun Esther Ajakaye on so many occasions doing the game, and went on to use the same weapons against Ijamilusi Afolashade when she was also deployed to Ajakaye’s position. Ajakaye would face the same nightmare after 2years against Okanlawon Sofiat during the MOFC Championship (TREM)2023 where she defensively neutralized Esther Ajakaye totally during the last group match game.

Okanlawon Sofiat was described as a “no–nonsense” player, Sofiat was known for her commanding presence in the air despite her modest stature, as well as her ability to read the game, and her intense commitment and ruggedness as a defender, in particular when challenging for the ball.

During a match In 2021/2022 WAFA Season, the Academy Head Coach “Diego” told a colleague “Godsend” that he wanted to bring out the best out of her but ended up bringing out the beast in her and later went on to described Sofiat as a young girl who plays football with her heart tucked-in in her jersey pant, throwing herself about the pitch and launching wholeheartedly into tackles like a hyperactive, lunatic kid.” Fans referred to her as “Bolt chaser”.

A physical yet fair player, she was also known for her anticipation, strength, aggression, determination, intelligence and concentration as a defender, as well as her man-marking skills and ability to organise her defence; she’s also a queen in one on one situations.

Fellow defender Idera Azeez said: “She’s someone who, even if you’re winning 3–0 and there’s a few seconds left in the game, Sofiat will shout at the top of her voice at you if she thinks your concentration is going. A fellow teammate “Mukan” also said, Even as at 5 goals down and 1minuet to the end of the game, Sofiat will still shout “we can do it guys”.

GOALS& ASSISTS
GOALS:10
Assists: 4

HONOURS
Silver medal: OLUWAROTIMI CUP 2020

Silver medal: OLORI HADIJAT CUP 2020

Silver medal: OLORI HADIJAT CUP 2022

Bronze medal: IMANI CUP 2022

Bronze medal: MOFC season18 2022

WINNER::: WAFA LEAGUE 2021/2022 Season

Silver medal:: FAUSAT BALOGUN MEMORIAL CUP 2022

STYLE OF PLAY
Tope is a hard-working player with a good first touch, who creates constant work for defenders. A very manipulative striker that can also strike a power full long range shot

EARLY LIFE
Her birth took place in Lagos Mainland ,and spent most of her years in Ilupeju Mushin.
Her mother’s names are (surname)-Okanlawon (first name&other name)-Aminat Modupe

NICKNAMES
Shoki
Puyol

HUBBIES
DANCING