Fejiri Okenabirhie

Harrow Borough Following his release from Stevenage, Okenabirhie joined League One team Millwall on a trial basis in August 2015 and scored in his first game for the under-21 side against Ipswich Town. However, the trial was unsuccessful and he subsequently joined League Two side Barnet for another trial. On 7 November he made his league debut for the club in a 4–1 win over Lewes and scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 win over Wealdstone in the Middlesex Senior Cup three days later. He was a first team regular throughout the season with Harrow notching 10 goals in 34 appearances in all competitions as the side finished near the foot of the table. Manager John Still said, "Fejiri was another player that was brought to my attention while I was at Luton by my scouting network". He made his debut for the Daggers in the opening game of the season, scoring the first goal and assisting the second in a 3–0 win over Torquay United. He added to his goal tally in August and September with strikes against Woking and Solihull Moors, which alerted England C staff members and led to suggestions of a possible call-up. In February 2017, he signed a new one-year contract extension until June 2019. He remained in the side until the end of season as the Daggers eventually lost to Forest Green Rovers in the play-off semi-finals. The sides form wavered in January 2018 but he still scored three goals in four games. Okenabirhie was subsequently pushed further up the pitch and scored four goals in four games in February with braces in wins over Torquay United and Chester. He made his debut on 4 August in the first game of the season, a 1–0 home loss to Bradford City in which he replaced Stefan Payne for the final nine minutes. His first goals came on his eighth appearance, a 6–0 win against Tranmere Rovers at the New Meadow on 9 October, after which manager John Askey considered fielding him as a starter in league games.

On 17 November, Okenabirhie opened his league account for the Shrews in a 3–2 home win against Rochdale, and was praised by caretaker manager Danny Coyne. He netted again in the next four league games, as well as two in an FA Cup first round replay 3–1 at Salford City on 21 November.

Okenhabirhie equalised with a late penalty as Shrewsbury came from 2–0 down at half time to defeat Stoke City 3–2 away in the third round of the same tournament on 15 January 2019, and two weeks later he scored another hat-trick, albeit in a 4–3 loss at Bradford. He finished the season as the team's top scorer with 16 goals from 49 games, the last of which guaranteed a 1–1 draw at Coventry City in the penultimate match on 28 April, keeping the Shrews in League One; afterwards manager Sam Ricketts said that he would be the principal striker for the following season.

Doncaster Rovers On 30 January 2020, Okenabirhie joined fellow League One club Doncaster Rovers on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The fee was undisclosed, though it is understood to be higher than £75k, which was originally reported by various sources. Okenabirhie was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season following relegation to League Two, the club continuing to support Okenabirhie through his recovery from a long-term achilles injury.

Cambridge United On 29 July 2022, Cambridge United announced the signing of Okenabirhie on a one-year deal, which was then extended for another year. On 1 May 2024 the club announced that the player would be released at the end of his contract.

Modern Sport In September 2024, Okenabirhie joined Egyptian side Modern Sport.

Personal life Okenabirhie is a devout Christian.

International career Okenabirhie is eligible for Nigeria through his parents. In July 2012 he was called up to the under-17 side, however, he turned down the call-up due to short notice. He was called up to the England C team, who represent England at non-league level, for their two fixtures in May 2017. He made his debut on 28 May 2017, playing the full match in a 2–1 win over Panjab FA at Damson Park. Two days later, he scored the opening goal after coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw with Jersey FA. In October 2017 he was called up to a training camp at Lilleshall in preparation for the match against Slovakia. He later appeared in that match a month later, winning his third cap in the 4–0 defeat.

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