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Noah Okafor describes pre-season return with Leeds United as amazing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:57 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Noah Okafor describes pre-season return with Leeds United as amazing

Summary

Leeds United forward Noah Okafor participated in his first pre-season match against Manchester United on August 13. He expressed enthusiasm about returning to the pitch, emphasizing the need to build fitness and contribute to the team as the new season approaches. Okafor, who scored eight goals last season, aims to improve his performance after a limited role with Switzerland during the recent World Cup, where he played only 19 minutes. His focus is now solely on Leeds, stating he feels 'even more hungry' for the upcoming season as he continues training.

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By the Numbers

•Okafor returned to training last week after the World Cup.
•He played 19 minutes as a substitute for Switzerland.
•Okafor scored eight goals and one assist last season.
•He intends to maintain fitness and contribute more this season.

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3:57 PMYahoo Sports — 'I am even more hungry than last season' - Okafor

What they're saying

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Leeds United forward Noah Okafor played his first minutes of pre-season against Manchester United on Wednesday. Okafor said it was "amazing to be back with the team on the pitch." Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, he said: "I was really happy to be back and now we just have to keep building, working and looking forward day by day."
— Yahoo Sports

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