 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.