'Like a new signing' - Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney's promotion hopes boosted as Wrexham welcome back key star

The 23-year-old spent almost two months out with a wrist injury before returning with a clean sheet against Peterborough in the first game of 2025. His return came at the right time as back-up goalkeeper Callum Burton has been ruled out with a thigh injury.

With Okonkwo back in goal, the Red Dragons are aiming to secure an incredible third consecutive promotion and the ex-Arsenal academy star is glad to be back in the battle.

"It feels so good to be finally back out there. It was unfortunate to pick up the injury but thanks to the hard work of the medical staff and everyone involved I’m back playing," he told the club's website. "When I heard Callum got injured it was really deflating. All of us felt sorry for him because we knew how well he was doing. It’s not always easy for a goalkeeper to come in when another gets injured and is expected to perform.

"He did really well, and I know he’ll be back stronger. Chomp [Mark Howard] has done great and we’re all working for one goal, and it shows by how well we have all done. I have been able to focus on my life away from football but also focus on my recovery and clear my mind. I’ve come back fresh, like a new signing."

Wrexham are currently third in League One and five points behind leaders Birmingham, who have two games in hand. The two sides go head-to-head in the league on Thursday.