Doncaster Rovers Sign Striker Fejiri Okenabirhie From Shrewsbury Town

The Deal

Doncaster announced via their website they had signed the striker. Okenabirhie arrives for an undisclosed fee signing a two-and-half-year contract at the Keepmoat Stadium.

Okenabirhie began his career in non-league football before joining Shrewsbury in 2018. He finished as the Shrews’ top scorer last season but has found game time limited this season.

Darren Moore has been looking to boost his attacking options in January and Okenabirhie has certainly shown he can score goals. Okenabirhie follows Devante Cole in joining Doncaster this window.

They are in the promotion race and find themselves just four points off the play-off places, but Moore’s team have plenty of games in hand on their rivals.

The striker is eligible to make his debut this weekend when Doncaster travel to Highbury Stadium to face Fleetwood Town

What Was Said

Speaking to the Doncaster website about his move, Okenabirhie said: “I spoke to the manager about his ideas and how he saw me fitting in, there’s something he’s building here that I wanted to be a part of.

“He told me about how he wants to play, I’ve seen Rovers as well this season and the style of play suits me. Hopefully I can get some goals to help the team.

“I just want to contribute to a team that are already doing well, adding my attributes to the squad. We’re just outside the play-offs and hopefully, we want to break into the top six.

“I like scoring goals, finishing is my best attribute so hopefully I can get a few while I’m here – I like scoring goals. I did that for a season-and-a-half at Shrewsbury, I’m ready to do the same thing here.”