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‘He Texted Me Back’ – Leeds United Star Opens Up On Message From Idol

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Leeds United winger Noah Okafor discussed his idols in an interview, revealing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a childhood idol, according to Inside Futbol. Okafor messaged Aubameyang in 2014, and they began chatting on Instagram last year. Okafor admired Aubameyang's pace and hairstyle.

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Leeds United winger Noah Okafor discussed his idols in an interview, revealing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a childhood idol, according to Inside Futbol. Okafor messaged Aubameyang in 2014, and they began chatting on Instagram last year. Okafor admired Aubameyang's pace and hairstyle.

Okafor, 26, joined Leeds in summer 2025 and made 33 appearances, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in his debut season. This season, he has played a significant role, with Leeds losing only once in their first seven matches. Okafor has continued to impress, earning praise for his commitment.

Leeds now face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, hoping to take advantage of Sunderland's position at the bottom of the Premier League table. Okafor is likely to remain important for Leeds as they look to return to winning ways after three consecutive games without a win.

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Leeds United winger Noah Okafor has opened up about his idols, revealing how he eventually struck up a conversation with former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, whom he admired growing up. The winger joined Leeds in the summer of 2025 and made an immediate impression, recording 33 appearances in his debut campaign while contributing eight goals and three assists. This season, Okafor has played a significant role in Daniel Farke’s side’s strong start, with Leeds losing just once in their first seven matches and collecting ten points to sit seventh in the table.

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