Swedish Allsvenskan giants AIK Stockholm have won the race to sign highly rated Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna, beating off interest from several top clubs across Europe, Scandinavia, and Asia, Kick Off Nigeria has confirmed.
AIK Stockholm Secure Signature of Nigerian Talent
The talented Nigerian forward had been attracting attention from clubs in Europe’s top divisions as well as from emerging markets in Asia and Scandinavia, but has chosen to sign with AIK Stockholm, one of Sweden’s most decorated football clubs.
After an intense chase involving multiple suitors, Yohanna is now poised to begin his professional career in the Swedish top flight, a source close to the player exclusively revealed.
“After much interest and offers from different clubs, Zadok will be heading to Sweden. AIK Stockholm were consistent and showed the strongest intent,” the source said.
Scouted from Nigerian Talent Hub Ikon Allah FA
Yohanna was scouted from Ikon Allah FA, a renowned academy in Nigeria known for producing top-tier talent. He is now set to sign his first professional contract and join the growing list of Nigerian players making their mark in Scandinavian football.
The move is seen as a strategic career decision, providing the youngster a platform for growth, development, and European visibility.
Sweden: A Proven Path for Nigerian Stars
The Allsvenskan league has become a fertile ground for young African talents, particularly Nigerians, who use it as a springboard to larger leagues across Europe. Yohanna’s move to AIK continues that trend, as he prepares to showcase his skill set on a new stage.
With his pace, vision, and versatility, Zadok Yohanna is widely regarded as one of the most promising Nigerian exports in the current generation.
