Noah Okafor etched his name into Leeds United folklore on Saturday, netting a brilliant first-half brace to guide the Whites to a famous 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford their first Premier League win at the iconic venue since 1981.
The Swiss forward delivered a clinical display of finishing that left the home crowd shell-shocked and deepened the growing uncertainty surrounding Erik ten Hag’s side. Okafor struck twice inside the opening 35 minutes, capitalizing on defensive lapses with poise and precision to hand Leeds a commanding lead. Although Manchester United pulled one back after the interval.
Following the final whistle, the 25-year-old took to social media to celebrate in playful fashion. Sharing images of himself striking a pose in his Leeds kit, celebrating in front of the away end, and holding the player-of-the-match award, Okafor captioned the post: “Look mommy I scored twice.” The lighthearted message went viral, drawing smiles from neutrals and adoration from Leeds supporters.
Okafor joined Leeds permanently from AC Milan in August 2025, signing a four-year deal in a transfer worth up to £18 million. Known for his versatility across the front line, the Swiss international has adapted seamlessly to life in West Yorkshire and has emerged as one of the club’s most important attacking assets.