Zane Okoro

Zane Okoro
Personal information
Full name Zane Kola Okoro[1]
Date of birth (2007-05-07) May 7, 2007
Place of birth Norwalk, Connecticut, United States[2]
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Tranmere Rovers
(on loan from Lincoln City)
Number 17
Youth career
2014–2019 Beachside Soccer Club
2019–2023 Brooke House College
2023–2024 Lincoln City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Lincoln City 3 (0)
2025–2026 → Coleraine (loan) 30 (4)
2026– → Tranmere Rovers (loan) 3 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:29, 29 August 2026 (UTC)

Zane Kola Okoro (born May 7, 2007) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Tranmere Rovers on loan from EFL Championship club Lincoln City.

Early life

Okoro was born on May 7, 2007 in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. His mother is a British-Nigerian who was born in London, England, while his father was born in Nigeria.[3][4] He moved to England in 2018.[5]

Club career

Lincoln City

On November 4, 2024, Okoro made his Imps debut against Chesham United in the first round of the FA Cup, replacing Freddie Draper, before having a hand in Lincoln's fourth goal of the game.[6][7][8] He made his full professional debut against Manchester City U21 in the EFL Trophy netting the fourth goal of a 5–0 victory, becoming the second youngest goalscorer in the clubs history.[9][10] During the 2024–25 season he spent a period of time on trial at Premier League side AFC Bournemouth.[11] Okoro made his first league appearance on April 12, 2025, replacing Joe Gardner in the 68th minute in Lincoln's 1-1 draw against Shrewsbury Town.[12] Following the end of the 2024–25 season, Lincoln City announced they had offered him a new contract to stay at the club.[13] On the June 19, it was confirmed that Okoro had signed his first professional contract, signing a two-year deal with the option of a third.[14]

On September 1, 2025, Okoro joined Coleraine on loan for a season-long loan.[15] It was confirmed in January that he would remain at Coleraine until the end of the season.[16]

On July 21, 2026, Okoro signed a new contract at Lincoln City until the summer of 2029, before immediately going on loan to EFL League Two club Tranmere Rovers on a season-long loan for the 2026–27 season.[17][18] He would make his debut on 1 August in the EFL Cup preliminary round against Rochdale, where he would miss one of four Tranmere penalties in an eventual loss in the shootout.[19] He scored his first goal on 29 August against Newport County, sliding in at the near post from a low ball.[20]

Playing style

He can play in any position across the front line.[21]

Career statistics

As of 29 August 2026
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Lincoln City 2024–25[22] EFL League One 2010001[c]141
2025–26[23] EFL League One 100020—30
2026–27[24] EFL Championship 000000—00
Total 3010201171
Coleraine (loan) 2025–26[23] NIFL Premiership 3045040—394
Tranmere Rovers (loan) 2026–27[24] EFL League Two 310010—41
Career total 365607011506

Honours

Coleraine

References

  1. ↑ "Club list of registered players" (PDF). English Football League. p. 39. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  2. ↑ "All-Area Boys Outdoor Track MVP: Okoro's individual success, relay devotion led to many titles". thehour.com. July 2, 2014. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  3. ↑ Birge, Bob (July 2, 2014). "All-Area Boys Outdoor Track MVP: Okoro's individual success, relay devotion led to many titles". thehour.com. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  4. ↑ Official Tranmere Rovers (July 21, 2026). Interview | Tranmere Rovers sign Zane Okoro on season-long loan from Lincoln City. Retrieved July 21, 2026 – via YouTube.
  5. ↑ McNabb, Jonathan (September 1, 2025). "Coleraine FC Interview: Zane Okoro". Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Chesham United 0–4 Lincoln City". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Chesham United 0–4 Lincoln City". BBC. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Imps U18s Secure Big Win – Academy Roundup". staceywest.net. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Okoro wants more after goalscoring debut". Lincoln City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Lincoln City's Zane Okoro "Grasping Every Opportunity"". The Linc. November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Lincoln City starlet training with AFC Bournemouth". The 72. February 2, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Imps 1 Shrewsbury Town 1". Lincoln City FC. April 12, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Okewoye and Parks sign for pro deals". Lincoln City FC. May 13, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Okoro commits future to Imps with first professional contract". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Okoro signs on loan". Coleraine FC. September 1, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Trio to remain on loan". Lincoln City FC. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Okoro signs new contract and joins Tranmere on loan". Lincoln City FC. July 21, 2026. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Tranmere sign Lincoln winger Okoro on loan". BBC Sport. July 21, 2026. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Tranmere miss four penalties in cup exit to Rochdale". BBC Sport. August 1, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Gwengwe strikes late for Newport to Deny Tranmere". BBC Sport. August 29, 2026. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Lincoln City Scout Report – Two Academy Prospects Who Can Lead Youth Focused Attack". Total Football Analysis. December 4, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Games played by Zane Okoro in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  23. 1 2 "Games played by Zane Okoro in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  24. 1 2 "Games played by Zane Okoro in 2026/2027". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  25. ↑ "Coleraine beat Swifts in thrilling final to win Irish Cup". BBC Sport. May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
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