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Nigerian duo Yohanna, Okike make EPL list of youngsters to watch
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Nigerian duo Yohanna, Okike make EPL list of youngsters to watch

Two Nigerian footballers, Zadok Yohanna and Calvin Okike, have been highlighted as emerging talents in the 2026-27 Premier League season. Yohanna, a 19-year-old winger signed by Brighton & Hove Albion for £21.5 million from Swedish club AIK Stockholm, impressed with five goals and four assists in 18 games last season. Okike, an 18-year-old defender with Hull City, earned his first professional contract and played on loan at Hartlepool United, winning Hull's academy player of the year award. Both players are seen as potential breakout stars in the upcoming season, joining other notable young talents like Arsenal's Max Dowman and Chelsea's Dastan Satpaev on the list of prospects.

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Nigerian duo Yohanna, Okike make EPL list of youngsters to watch

Two Nigerian footballers, Zadok Yohanna and Calvin Okike, have been highlighted as emerging talents in the 2026-27 Premier League season. Yohanna, a 19-year-old winger signed by Brighton & Hove Albion for £21.5 million from Swedish club AIK Stockholm, impressed with five goals and four assists in 18 games last season. Okike, an 18-year-old defender with Hull City, earned his first professional contract and played on loan at Hartlepool United, winning Hull's academy player of the year award. Both players are seen as potential breakout stars in the upcoming season, joining other notable young talents like Arsenal's Max Dowman and Chelsea's Dastan Satpaev on the list of prospects.

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