Okoli expresses relief as Leicester secures first win of the season - Zack Oaten

In an interview with the club's website, Okoli revealed how the recent victory has boosted the team's morale and self-belief as they head into the upcoming international break.

"We’re very, very happy for the first win," the Italian said. "We played very well, so we’re very happy. The clean sheet was very, very good. In our stadium, in front of our fans, it was even better. 

"It’s relief because we needed three points and we know that this will help us for the next games. We were preparing in the week, so we were prepared, and today a clean sheet was very good." 

Facundo Buonanotte’s first half finish was enough to separate the two sides which Okoli says is exactly what the side needed. 

"We needed that moment," he added. "We were on the front foot and we’re very happy to have found the first goal in the first half. We did a very good job. 

"We know this win needs to give us a platform to keep going and pushing forward and let’s keep doing our thing."