Chiamaka Nnadozie Eager to Help Zadok Yohanna Settle After Brighton Move

Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed her delight following the arrival of Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna at Brighton & Hove Albion, pledging to help the youngster adjust to life in England after his high-profile move to the Premier League club.

Yohanna recently joined Brighton from Swedish side AIK Stockholm on a long-term contract, becoming one of the latest Nigerian talents to secure a move to one of Europe’s top leagues.

Reacting to the transfer, Nnadozie said she was thrilled to see another Nigerian join the Seagulls and is looking forward to welcoming him when she returns to England.

“I was really happy when I saw the news,” Nnadozie told ESPN.

“I’m happy for him because he understands the journey he’s been through and how much hard work it has taken to reach this stage. It’s also special for me because we’ll now have another Nigerian at the club.”

The Super Falcons star explained that Brighton regularly creates opportunities for players from the men’s and women’s teams to interact, often grouping players from the same country together during club events.

“We have bonding activities where players from both teams come together, and it’s common for the club to pair people from the same country,” she said.

“It helps everyone connect, share experiences and feel more comfortable. Having another Nigerian around will definitely be nice.”

Yohanna attracted interest from several major European clubs before choosing Brighton, a decision influenced by the club’s reputation for nurturing young talent and providing a clear pathway to first-team football.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has already praised the winger’s potential, describing him as an exciting attacking player capable of making a difference in the final third.

Having made a successful transition to English football herself, Nnadozie believes she can play a role in helping the teenager settle into his new surroundings.

The 25-year-old joined Brighton Women from Paris FC in 2025 and quickly established herself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Women’s Super League, earning a place in the Team of the Season after an impressive debut campaign.

Now one of the club’s key figures, Nnadozie says she is ready to support Yohanna both on and off the pitch.

“When I get back, I’ll definitely make him feel welcome,” she said.

“We’re based in the same environment, so it will be easy to meet up. I’ll help him however I can, show him around, introduce him to places and make sure he settles in comfortably.

“I’m genuinely happy for him and excited that another Nigerian is now part of the Brighton family.”

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Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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