Overview
- Okafor, 26, announced on Thursday that he will no longer play for the Swiss national team while Murat Yakin remains head coach and published the decision on Instagram.
- He explicitly said the move was not about playing time and wrote that he felt hurt because trust was broken and commitments were not kept.
- The Swiss Football Association confirmed it was informed of Okafor’s choice, said it respects his decision, and wished him success with his club.
- Okafor played 19 minutes as a substitute in Switzerland’s World Cup win over Algeria and is therefore likely to be unavailable for the 26 September Nations League fixture unless the situation is resolved.
- Okafor joined Leeds United from AC Milan in August 2025, has 26 caps for Switzerland, and his public break with Yakin raises questions about coach‑player relations and short‑term squad selection.