Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna has made an encouraging start to life at Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion after impressing during the club’s pre-season training camp in Spain.
The 19-year-old winger, who recently completed a move from Swedish club AIK, caught the attention of teammates and coaches by scoring two goals in just 20 seconds during a finishing drill, highlighting the quality that convinced Brighton to secure his services, Blueprint reports.
Yohanna was included in Brighton’s pre-season squad by head coach Fabian Hürzeler as the Seagulls continue preparations for the 2026/27 Premier League season.
Despite only recently joining the club, the Nigerian has quickly settled into training and shown no signs of struggling with the demands of his new environment.
A video shared on Brighton’s official social media platforms captured the youngster producing two quick-fire finishes during a shooting exercise, drawing applause from teammates and members of the coaching staff.
The display has further fuelled excitement over the winger’s potential as he begins his journey in English football.
Yohanna joined Brighton during the summer transfer window following his impressive development at Swedish side AIK, where he established himself as one of Nigeria’s promising young talents abroad.
The former Ikon Allah Academy player is highly regarded for his pace, creativity and ability to score goals from wide positions, with his left foot, close control and attacking instincts earning him a reputation as a player capable of both creating and finishing chances.
Those qualities were once again on display during Brighton’s training session in Spain.
Although Brighton are expected to integrate Yohanna gradually into the first-team setup, the club believes he possesses the talent and mentality required to succeed in the Premier League.
The coaching staff is expected to monitor his progress throughout pre-season before deciding the extent of his involvement during the upcoming campaign.
With intense competition for places in the squad, the pre-season programme provides the young Nigerian with an opportunity to impress Hürzeler and stake a claim for regular first-team involvement.
Yohanna’s move to Brighton represents another significant milestone for Nigerian football, as more young players continue to secure opportunities with top European clubs.
In recent years, Nigerian footballers have continued to make their mark across Europe’s leading leagues, with several emerging talents attracting attention through their performances for club and country.
The former AIK winger is regarded as one of the country’s brightest attacking prospects, and his early displays in Brighton colours have already generated optimism about his future at the club.
As Brighton intensify preparations for the new Premier League season, Yohanna will be hoping to build on his impressive start, continue adapting to English football and translate his performances on the training ground into competitive matches.
Should he maintain his current trajectory, the teenager could emerge as one of Brighton’s exciting young players to watch during the 2026/27 campaign.
(The Whistler)
