Zane Okoro
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Zane Kola Okoro[1] | ||
| Date of birth | May 7, 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Norwalk, Connecticut, United States[2] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Coleraine (on loan from Lincoln City) | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| 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– | → Coleraine (loan) | 16 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:24, 13 December 2025 (UTC) | |||
Zane Kola Okoro (born May 7, 2007) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for NIFL Premiership club Coleraine, on loan from EFL League One club Lincoln City.
Early life
Okoro was born on May 7, 2007 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Nigerian parents. His mother was born in London, England, while his father was born in Nigeria.[3] He moved to the United Kingdom in 2018.[4]
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.[5][6][7] 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.[8][9] During the 2024–25 season he spent a period of time on trial at Premier League side AFC Bournemouth.[10] 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.[11] Following the end of the 2024–25 season, Lincoln City announced they had offered him a new contract to stay at the club.[12] 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.[13]
Loans
On September 1, 2025, Okoro joined Coleraine on loan for a season-long loan.[14]
Playing style
He can play in any position across the front line.[15]
Career statistics
- As of December 12, 2025
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup[a] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lincoln City | 2024–25[16] | League One | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025–26[17] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Coleraine (loan) | 2025–26[17] | NIFL Premiership | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 19 | 3 | |
| Career total | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 4 | ||
- ^ Includes EFL Cup, Northern Ireland Football League Cup
- ^ Appearance in the EFL Trophy
References
- ^ "Club list of registered players" (PDF). English Football League. p. 39. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ https://www.thehour.com/sports/article/All-Area-Boys-Outdoor-Track-MVP-Okoro-s-8102079.php.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Birge, Bob (July 2, 2014). "All-Area Boys Outdoor Track MVP: Okoro's individual success, relay devotion led to many titles". thehour.com. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ McNabb, Jonathan (September 1, 2025). "Coleraine FC Interview: Zane Okoro". Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ "Chesham United 0–4 Lincoln City". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "Chesham United 0–4 Lincoln City". BBC. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "Imps U18s Secure Big Win – Academy Roundup". staceywest.net. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "Okoro wants more after goalscoring debut". Lincoln City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "Lincoln City's Zane Okoro "Grasping Every Opportunity"". The Linc. November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "Lincoln City starlet training with AFC Bournemouth". The 72. February 2, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Imps 1 Shrewsbury Town 1". Lincoln City FC. April 12, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ "Okewoye and Parks sign for pro deals". Lincoln City FC. May 13, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Okoro commits future to Imps with first professional contract". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "Okoro signs on loan". Coleraine FC. September 1, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ^ "Lincoln City Scout Report – Two Academy Prospects Who Can Lead Youth Focused Attack". Total Football Analysis. December 4, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Zane Okoro in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Zane Okoro in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved November 7, 2024.