https://www.transfermarkt.co.za/zane-okoro/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/1091678 http://www.soccer-talents.com/Zane_Okoro-3_7-416183-12.html https://www.weareimps.com/news/2023/may/imps-u17-4-swindon-town-u17-1/ https://www.weareimps.com/news/2023/february/hartlepool-u18-4-imps-u18-3/ Zane plays for Lincoln City U16-U18. They are a Category 3 academy that competes in EFL Youth Alliance NE. He is confirmed to have been born in the United States. He previously played for Beachside Soccer of Connecticut. His brother, Simeon, played soccer for the University of Virginia and current plays for Truro City in England. Zane Okoro Born: September 24, 2007 Place of birth: United States Nationality: United States / Nigeria Position: Winger Zane won the U17 EFL Floodlit cup with Lincoln City and had a large role with the team. He features for both the U16s and U18s, often playing up an age group. His U18 teammate, Julian Donnery, is also eligible for the United States.
Zane has signed with Lincoln City as a new first year scholar for the 2023/24 season. He joins the U18s on a two-year scholarship.
I'm not an expert, but aren't scholar "deals" typically for three years? Or does it vary more than I realize?
A few clips Here's two goals and an assist by '07 Zane Okoro 🇺🇸🇳🇬🏴 (Lincoln City) from a 3-0 win vs Notts County in the FA Youth Cup this seasonAlso compiled some clips he posted on TikTok in the second videoOkoro made the matchday squad for the first team in League One twice in 23-24 pic.twitter.com/hwBcvkj32K— USA Ballers Abroad ⚽️ (@USBallersAbroad) June 4, 2024 Here's a full game from the FA Youth Cup where he scores twice and assists in a 3-0 win. Wearing #11 https://www.weareimps.com/LCFCacademy/news/2023/november/okoro-happy-with-goal-contributions
Looks like Zane Okoro 🇺🇸🏴🇳🇬 ('07) is in first team preseason with Lincoln CityMade the League One matchday squad twice this past season https://t.co/BtaNoILTjB pic.twitter.com/GIyBN1HMTm— USA Ballers Abroad ⚽️ (@USBallersAbroad) July 3, 2024
From this article, seems he was born in Norwalk, Connecticut: "Stanley Okoro, who attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., moved his family to Connecticut and 7-year-old Zane Okoro -- the youngest of three brothers -- was born in Norwalk." https://www.thehour.com/sports/article/All-Area-Boys-Outdoor-Track-MVP-Okoro-s-8102079.php
Interview following a hat-trick against Shrewsbury U18s. He has developed quite the Mid-Atlantic accent during his time across the pond.
Zane Okoro forces a goal on his debut for @LincolnCity_FC ⚪️#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/aTu2pdg1Bb— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) November 4, 2024 Forced an OG in debut last night.
Starts: 🔢 Zane Okoro makes his first professional start!#WeAreImps | #LINMCI pic.twitter.com/q5pSbgq97R— Lincoln City FC 🇺🇦 (@LincolnCity_FC) November 12, 2024
Scored: 😮💨 SOME HIT!⌚️ 60' | 🔴 4-0 🔵 | #LINMCI pic.twitter.com/Uh1pqjwdOm— Lincoln City FC 🇺🇦 (@LincolnCity_FC) November 12, 2024
The goal: 17 y/o Zane Okoro first goal for Lincoln City’s senior team (vs Man City U21) tonight;clean+quick strike Born/raised in 🇺🇸 before moving to 🏴 ~ with the two nations mentioned, also eligible for 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/bYn3pOb5IO— The Next Wave (@_TheNextWave_) November 13, 2024
Busy day: Zane Okoro 🇺🇸🏴🇳🇬 ('07) scored twice and was involved in all four goals as Lincoln City advance in the FA Youth Cup https://t.co/lQl6xOqj9Y— USA Ballers Abroad ⚽️ (@USBallersAbroad) December 11, 2024
Scored: 💪 ONE BACK!⏱ 56' | 🟢 2-1 🔴 | #PLYLIN pic.twitter.com/RUQDjjB3ha— Lincoln City Academy (@LCFCAcademy) January 8, 2025
Had the club's Goal of the Month: 👊 Congratulations to Zane Okoro who you chose as our December Goal Of The Month winner!This strike helped fire @LCFCAcademy into the third round of the Emirates FA Cup - they head to Plymouth Argyle this Wednesday evening. https://t.co/aTTyH52xWm pic.twitter.com/TnUbC6otmV— Lincoln City FC 🇺🇦 (@LincolnCity_FC) January 6, 2025
Now on loan in Northern Ireland's top tier: Coleraine FC on X: "✍️ Coleraine FC is delighted to announce the arrival of attacker Zane Okoro on a season-long loan. The 18-year-old makes the move to The Showgrounds from parent club Lincoln City #COTB https://t.co/1oFUHsV2mB https://t.co/CHrkZcg9FD" / X
Started and initiated an own goal: Coleraine FC on X: "44: A great cross-field pass by Ives slips in the lively Okoro and his cut-back looks like an own goal. 1-1. #SportsDirectPrem 1-1⚫️" / X Coleraine FC on X: "71: Subs - Shevlin and McGregor replace Okoro and McManus. #SportsDirectPrem 2-1⚫️" / X
On loan to League Two: ✍️ Tranmere Rovers are delighted to announce the signing of winger Zane Okoro on a season-long loan from @SkyBetChamp club @LincolnCity_FC.Read more: https://t.co/8x1mRlu4lc#TRFC #SWA pic.twitter.com/dGu0b6Q9Bh— Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) July 21, 2026
Off the bench for the Carabao Cup: Sub'◀️ Tom Conlon, Sam Finley▶️ Tom Ince, Zane Okoro#TRFC #SWA— Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) August 1, 2026
Missed his penalty during the shootout: Penalty saved. Zane Okoro (Tranmere Rovers) right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner by Nils Ramming (Rochdale). Tranmere lost 2-1 in PKs.