Okafor Says He Will Not Play for Switzerland Under Yakin
The Leeds United forward cited a breakdown in trust and said he will not play for Switzerland while Murat Yakin remains coach.
- On Thursday, Switzerland forward Noah Okafor announced he will no longer play for the national team under manager Murat Yakin, citing a breakdown in trust with the coach.
- A 15-month rift between the attacker and Yakin appeared resolved in March after a productive meeting, but Okafor stated World Cup experiences caused the relationship to deteriorate.
- The 26-year-old Leeds United player earned just 19 minutes across six matches at the tournament; he wrote on Instagram that reactions to minor mistakes during the Algeria match "hurt me deeply."
- A Swiss FA spokesperson responded on Thursday, acknowledging Okafor's decision: "Noah informed us today that, for the time being, he will no longer play for the national team."
- Okafor maintains his withdrawal is final while Yakin remains in charge, stating he does not see the foundation for mutual respect and trust with the manager in the coming years.
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On Thursday, Leeds winger Noah Okafor announced on his networks that he would end his international career with Switzerland as long as Murat Yakin was the breeder.
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(corrects defeat to win in second paragraph)Sept 10 : Switzerland forward Noah Okafor will no longer play for the national team under Murat Yakin until further notice, citing a breakdown in trust with the manager, he said on Thursday.The Leeds United player featured for just 19 minutes as a substitute
The 26-year-old Leeds United striker announced on his Instagram account that he would no longer want to play in the Swiss team as long as Murat Yakin was the winner. Selected for the recent World Cup, he said he had lived there "the worst period of his career"A small bomb burst into the seemingly serene skies of the Swiss football team on Thursday. Noah Okafor, 26, published a message on his Instagram account in which he announced that he would …
Ex-Salzburg Kicker Noah Okafor announced his resignation from the national football team on Thursday on Instagram. His statement has it in itself – because the 26-year-old raises quite heavy accusations and calculates with national coach Murat Yakin.
The offensive player of Leeds United announced his resignation from the Swiss national team via social media. The reason for this is coach Murat Yakin.
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