Noah Okafor Reflects On Brace Vs Manchester United For Leeds United

According to Ireporter Online, Nigerian-born Swiss forward Noah Okafor has expressed delight after inspiring Leeds United to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday night, April 13.

Okafor netted twice in the first half to give Leeds a commanding lead against a lacklustre United side. Manchester United were reduced to ten men early in the second half following the dismissal of Lisandro Martínez, while Casemiro later pulled one back to set up a tense finale.

Speaking after the match on Sky Sports, Okafor praised the collective effort of the team, noting that the victory was a product of unity and determination.

He said he was pleased with his contribution, adding that scoring and helping the team made him proud, while also commending the coaching staff and players for fighting until the end to secure all three points.

The forward highlighted his second goal as a decisive moment, explaining that he took the chance because success comes from trying, and expressed satisfaction that it helped Leeds grow further into the match.

Okafor further acknowledged the team’s resilience during Manchester United’s late pressure, stressing that Leeds had to remain compact and disciplined for the final stages of the game while continuing to play as a unit. He added that the result should serve as motivation as the team looks ahead to future fixtures.