Noah Okafor has delivered a confident verdict on what Leeds United can achieve this season after scoring his first goal for the club in their statement win over Wolves.
Things looked bleak for Daniel Farke and his Leeds side early in the first half after Wolves opened the scoring through Ladislav Krejčí.
However, Leeds mounted a historic comeback with three players scoring their first goal for the club to claim their first away points of the season.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrated his brilliant header in front of the Wolves fans before Anton Stach fired home an outstanding free kick to give Leeds the lead.
Swiss winger Noah Okafor rounded off the scoring with a first-time left-footed finish. He believes this could just be the start for the Whites as they claimed a second win of the new season.
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Noah Okafor has big ambitions for Leeds United
Speaking to Premier League Productions after the game, Okafor praised the quality of his Leeds teammates after their statement win over Wolves.
According to the Swiss winger, the main focus within the Leeds camp is to improve every game as they look to secure their place in the top flight.
Okafor said, “I am really happy for the three points. It was an intense game today. I was happy to score and help the team. It’s a dream come true to score in the best league in the world.
“I am really happy about the three points and the team performance. I think the first goal we were unlucky – the first chance they scored from. It was important to keep calm and keep our confidence.
“The atmosphere and feeling in the team is incredible, and also the quality in training is really high. We can improve a lot, but of course, we must take it game by game. We want to go far. We have to set our goals high and see where we are at the end of the season.”
Stats highlight Okafor’s all-round contribution to Leeds win
Although Okafor will rightly earn praise for his impressive display in attack for the Whites, his defensive contribution should not be overlooked.
According to the stats from FotMob, Okafor won a total of eight duels in the match. He also won more than any other Leeds player in the first half with seven.
On top of this, Okafor made four recoveries and one interception as he produced his best performance in a Leeds shirt to date.
Farke’s recent defence of Brenden Aaronson highlights the value he places on the defensive contributions of his wingers. Okafor showed he has the willingness to work for the team to go with his attacking threat.
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