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Yohanna fourth-youngest Nigerian to make EPL debut

Zadok Yohanna becomes the fourth-youngest Nigerian to debut in the Premier League for Brighton. Read about his and other Nigerian players’ performances. Read More: https://punchng.com/yohanna-fourth-youngest-nigerian-to-make-epl-debut/

Yohanna fourth-youngest Nigerian to make EPL debut

Zadok Yohanna made history as the fourth-youngest Nigerian to play in the Premier League, joining Brighton & Hove Albion in their 4-0 win over Aston Villa. The 19-year-old Nigerian, who joined Brighton from AIK last summer, made his debut for the Seagulls as a substitute 12 minutes from the end of the match. Brighton took the lead after eight minutes through Maxim de Cuyper's own goal before doubling their lead 10 minutes later.

Aston Villa struggled to keep up, with Jack Hinshelwood scoring twice in two minutes to make the score 4-0. Although Yohanna showed promise in his debut, Akor Adams and Ademola Lookman faced less success in their respective matches. Adams, who joined Serie A side Venezia from Sevilla last summer, failed to score despite impressing earlier in the week.

Meanwhile, Ademola Lookman, still searching for his first goal for Atletico Madrid, was replaced in the 79th minute during his side's 2-2 draw with Villarreal.

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