Okafor's late strike revives Leeds hopes as Tottenham fall

Because nobody is talking about how Bahoya's Leeds career is over, Noah Okafor, the 26‑year‑old Swiss striker, came on in the 77th minute and scored within two minutes to give Leeds United a 1‑0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on Saturday, delivering the Whites’ victory in five games and lifting them back into the Premier League top half.

The summary was compiled by Kieran King at GMT.

Okafor had missed Leeds' 2‑0 loss at Bournemouth due to an adductor problem.

He entered the game in the 77th minute, replacing left‑forward Lukas Nmecha.

Nmecha, who had started, was tasked with breaking down a stubborn Tottenham defence.

Within 97 seconds, Okafor linked up with Harry Wilson on the left and drove the ball past goalkeeper Antonin Kinksy.

Okafor emerging as Leeds' key attacker

The strike supplied the quality and invention that had been missing from Leeds' play.

Manager Daniel Farke now faces calls for Okafor to start whenever he is fit.

Okafor, who netted eight times last season, is viewed as Leeds' most potent forward apart from Dominic Calvert‑Lewin.

Nmecha remains a hard‑working backup option.

Bahoya's uncertain future at Elland Road

Jean‑Matteo Bahoya, 21, arrived on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer but was omitted from the 20‑man squad for the Tottenham match.

He has logged only 11 minutes in three appearances for Leeds.

His sole appearance came as a late substitute in the Bournemouth defeat, where Leeds fell 2‑0 at the Vitality Stadium.

Farke explained last month that Bahoya is a "young lad still getting used to the Premier League" but expressed love for the Frenchman and promised a chance.

The forward has yet to convince in training, leaving his prospects dim.

Leeds had scored just once in their three games before beating Tottenham, prompting criticism of Bahoya's limited involvement.

Farke's 10‑minute explanation highlighted the lack of minutes for the forward.

Bahoya may see his Leeds spell end if Eintracht Frankfurt recall him in January.

Okafor is expected to start on the left, with Nmecha as his deputy and Bahoya as third‑choice, while Brenden Aaronson could also be preferred.

Farke has come under pressure following the Whites' recent slump in form.

The goal marked Okafor's second strike of the current campaign.

The 26‑year‑old Basel native announced a provisional retirement from the Swiss national team after the World Cup.

Swiss defender Nico Elvedi also featured for Leeds United.