Zadok Yohanna has become the fifth-youngest Nigerian player to make a Premier League debut, joining the likes of Victor Anichebe, Kelechi Iheanacho, Shola Ameobi and Celestine Babayaro.
The 19-year-old was introduced in the 78th minute, replacing Matt Wieffer, as Brighton & Hove Albion cruised to a 4-0 victory over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium in England.
Yohanna joined Brighton from Swedish club AIK this summer for an initial £24.2 million, with the deal potentially rising to £26 million with add-ons.
His journey to the Premier League has been particularly inspiring for many young Nigerian footballers. Before moving to Sweden and eventually England, Yohanna began his football journey with local side Ikon Allah in Kaduna State.
From playing football in Kaduna to making his Premier League debut at just 19, Yohanna’s rise represents another remarkable story of Nigerian talent making its mark on the global stage.
