Leeds United forward Noah Okafor has announced that he will no longer represent Switzerland under current head coach Murat Yakin, citing a serious breakdown in trust. The 26-year-old stressed that his decision is not about playing time, but about broken commitments and incidents during the 2026 World Cup that left him deeply hurt. Okafor made just a brief substitute appearance against Algeria during Switzerland's run.
Okafor has earned 26 senior caps and scored two goals for Switzerland since making his debut in 2019. The Swiss Football Association has acknowledged his decision and said it respects his choice. Could this open a door for Nigeria? Unfortunately, no — Okafor has already represented Switzerland at senior level in competitive matches, so he cannot switch his international allegiance to Nigeria. Source: https://sportblits.com/noah-okafor-steps-away-switzerland-national-team/
