His story is mad if you actually deep it bro 😳
Zadok Abu Yohanna was born on June 29, 2007. He belonged to the Sayawa people and wasraised in a modest home where football was more than a game it was an escape
At just 12 or 13 years old, young Zadok made a brave, almost unbelievable decision. He left his family behind and journeyed alone to Kaduna. He was registered at Allah Football Academy where he began chasing his destiny. No fancy boots. No lush grass. Just bare feet, pure heart, and a left foot that seemed kissed by magic.
Last year, he was still that hidden gem — playing monkey post style in Kaduna, dreaming big while the world barely knew his name. Then AIK Stockholm saw the fire in him. They took a chance, signing him from Ikon Allah for just €750,000 in 2025. In less than a year in Sweden, the boy exploded. Goals. Assists. Magic. Top European clubs started circling — Real Madrid, Chelsea, Newcastle, Tottenham. But it was Brighton & Hove Albion who won the race.
Today, at only 18 years old, Zadok has signed for the Seagulls in a £21.5 million deal a record-breaking move that will keep him at the club until 2031.
From the streets of Bauchi and the academy grounds of Kaduna to the bright lights of the Premier League.
This is more than a transfer story.
This is grass to grace in its purest form.
This is proof that Nigerian talent, forged in fire and faith, can rise and conquer the world.
This is the power of our academies like Ikon Allah factories of dreams that keep producing diamonds even when the odds are stacked against them.
Zadok Yohanna just gained another proud son ready to fly for Nigeria .
The world is watching how a boy from the red dirt of Bauchi to the green fields of England 🤯
Go make us proud 🇳🇬 😎
I just love when managers walk their way to the top, there's a sense of achievement and deservedness.
After his playing career at Bilbao, and retiring in the US, Iraola took a bold step to go to AEK Larnaca in Cyprus to coach, he proved himself immediately by winning the cup.
He came back home in Spain to Mirandes, they were in the Segunda division and he dragged them to the semi finals of Copa Del Rey, while beating few La Liga teams on the way.
He moved to Rayo Vallecano, also in the Segunda and promoted them to La Liga. The crazy thing about him is that he has a known style of play and very adaptable too.
Rayo got to the final of the Conference league this season, its not a fluke because guess who their coach is? Yes, Iñigo Pérez, who was Iraola's assistant.
Bill Foley, Bournemouth's owner and the Bournemouth hierarchy like Richard Hughes wanted to play in a particular way, they had been monitoring Iraola for a long time, eventually, they found out that he was available, they grabbed him so quick, sacking Gary O'Neil who had just saved them from relegating.
Iraola took Bournemouth to Europe for the first time in their history, while losing top players like Semenyo, Huijsen, Zabarnyi, Solanke, and many more, on the way.
Liverpool players should be ready because he is a very demanding coach. Semenyo once said that immediately Iraola arrived at Bournemouth, they were training Monday to Sunday, something he'd never experienced before.
The mastermind behind this move is Richard Hughes, he was the Technical Director at Bournemouth, he sacked Gary O'Neil for Iraola. He is now the Sporting Director at Liverpool, he has just sacked Slot for Iraola again😅. He knows the Iraola train passes only once.
Congratulations to Andoni, I'm one of his biggest fans, and I think he suits Liverpool. Liverpool fans are going to see some serious high and aggressive hybrid pressing, they're also going to see some vertical and direct football which they're quite used to under Klopp and Slot's first season.
When they win the ball back, Iraola hates backward passes, he wants the ball played forward asap, in summary, quick transitions. I'm excited, are you?
@NetworksStride@Joshpeelfc Exactly my point. Klopp trusted the whole squad and gave academy players like Bradley , quansah and Trent a chance at some point quansah kept konate on the bench . Everyone felt important. Slot's lack of rotation and trust in young players is why I never thought he'd thrive."
I know things are bad in Nigeria right now, but please, @wizkidayo , I’m begging you, you don’t have to say anything.
Recently, you spent over ₦100m for children in Surulere and also participated in the #Endsars movement – both online and offline, home and abroad. You’re just a private citizen. You’ve done your best, and you’re still doing your part.
I’m saying this because you should know when to speak out and when not to. Don’t let anyone pressure you into speaking out. Mind you, these same people pressuring you today are the same ones who collectively tried to end your career over a harmless tweet.
They want to pick and choose. They want the freedom to constantly criticize and insult you, yet still expect you to ignore how they’ve treated you over the years and speak on their behalf. They claimed your songs that raised awareness were nothing but stunts and accused you of profiting from people’s suffering. Yet today, these same people want you to speak out for them.
Your “Biggest Bird in Africa” title comes from being exceptional at what you do. You’re not an activist, and honestly, I’m glad you stopped making conscious music.
Remember, these people don’t like you. Don’t let them guilt trip you into carrying responsibilities they never appreciated when you did.
God will save and help Nigeria.🇳🇬 ❤️👏