Former Socceroos star Paul Okon is expected to be named as the Central Coast Mariners' next coach.

The Australian has reported that Okon, 44, will be named the club's new coach within the next 24 hours.

14 Mar 2000: Paul Okon of Australia in action during the International friendly match against Brazil at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Robert Cianflone /Allsport
14 Mar 2000: Paul Okon of Australia in action during the International friendly match against Brazil at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Robert Cianflone /Allsport

The Mariners are yet to officially announce Okon as the new manager, however, he could start in the role as early as next week.

OKon, who made 28 appearances for the Socceroos, coached the Australian Under-18 teamย in 2009 and has coached the Australian Under-20 side sinceย 2012.