AIK teenage talent Zadok Yohanna has spoken on potentially representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the 2026 Unity Cup later this month, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 18-year-old joined the Swedish side in July 2025, but has taken the Allsvenskan by storm, garnering interest from top sides like Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Yohanna has scored five goals and provided three assists in 11 games for Jose Riveiro's side, showing maturity far beyond his age.
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Zadok Yohanna reacts to potential Super Eagles call-up
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle revealed he'll be combing through Europe to pick up talent ahead of Nigeria's friendly games when the club season is over, building up the team ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
Zadok Yohanna is one of the talents who has been tipped to make Chelle's squad. The youngster and AIK's sporting director Miika Takkula have weighed in on the chances of the fleet-footed winger.
“I've heard the rumours but I haven't made any official contact from their federation. We'll see if it comes and if so, take it from there,” the 43-year-old said in quotes revealed by Sportbladet.
“First of all, we have to wait for contact from the Nigerian Football Association and then see what the situation looks like. But it's just speculation,” Takkula said.
Yohanna, on the other hand, is hopeful of an inclusion, but admitted he'll only go if the club want him to, considering the Swedish league runs until the third week of July.
“It's not official yet. No, I've not had any contact from the NFF, not yet. But I hope they call me.
“It’s not up to me, it’s up to the club. If I get a call but AIK says I'm going to stay, I'll stay, there's no problem,” the youngster opined.
Despite Zadok Yohanna's input, AIK are 8th on the Allsvenskan table, eight points behind league leaders Sirius.
