Leeds forward Noah Okafor retires from international duty under Murat Yakin

Leeds United forward Noah Okafor has announced he will not represent the Swiss national team while Murat Yakin remains head coach. The 26-year-old, who has earned 26 caps since his 2019 debut, cited a fundamental breakdown in trust and feelings of mistreatment by the current leadership. Okafor stated his decision stems from how management reacted to minor errors during his appearance against Algeria rather than his playing time. The Swiss Football Association confirmed they received the news on Thursday and expressed respect for his choice. Switzerland is scheduled to begin its 2026-27 Nations League campaign on September 26 with an away match against North Macedonia. Okafor, who joined Leeds in August 2025, will remain available for his club side.

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