Francis Okoronkwo

Francis Okereke Okoronkwo (born 18 September 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Doncaster Rovers.

Career Okoronkwo began his career with Sunderland, moving to Everton for £1 million in 2021. He signed a new contract with Everton in November 2023, and signed on loan for Salford City in August 2024. He scored on his debut, in a 1–0 home victory against MK Dons on 2 September 2024.

On 18 August 2025, Okoronkwo joined League One side Lincoln City on loan for the 2025-26 season. He made his debut coming off the bench against Northampton Town replacing James Collins in the 82nd minute to help Lincoln City win 1–0. He scored his first goal for the club in an EFL Trophy game against Barnsley. He scored his first League One goal in the following game, against Doncaster Rovers in a 2–1 victory. He returned to Everton in January having played 20 times and scoring twice.

On 6 January 2026, the same day he left Lincoln City, he joined League One side Doncaster Rovers on loan for the remainder of the season.

On 9 June 2026, Everton announced that they were releasing Okoronkwo at the expiration of his contract that summer. He returned to Doncaster Rovers on a two-year contract from 1 July 2026.

Personal life Born in England, Okoronkwo is of Nigerian descent.

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