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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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[OSEN=Reporter Ko Seong-hwan] This is an unusual news story regarding a national team retirement. Striker Noah Okafor (26, Leeds United), born in 2000, has announced his provisional retirement from the Swiss national team. The British 'Daily Mail' reported on the 10th (Korean time) that "Leeds star Okafor stated that he will no longer play for the Swiss national team as long as manager Murat Yakin is in charge. Following a fierce conflict with t…
Noah Okafor quits Switzerland over 'broken trust' under coach
Leeds United forward Noah Okafor announces he will no longer play for the Swiss national team, citing a complete breakdown of trust with coach Murat Yakin. Read More: https://punchng.com/noah-okafor-quits-switzerland-over-broken-trust-under-coach/
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right6Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center, 37% Right
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources are Center, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Center
L 25%
C 38%
R 37%
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