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opes:
The same Brighton made similar signing with Simon Adingra and it worked out.

Goke7:
It's terrible, honestly. I will never criticise ex-players like Oliseh and Ikpeba again, who always find something to say about the current Eagles and their mentality as they keep proving them right about some things. Am done defending this current team, especially against the ex players.

semid4lyfe:
1. I do not think Zadok is that good.

2. The EPL is too much step up in quality from the Swedish league. He will face better and more experienced defenders, better managers, better game play, formations and tactics being deployed by teams to nullify his threat.

3. The guy was basically an amateur footballer in Nigeria about a year ago, and as is typical of home-based players still needs lots of things coached into and out of him.

4. I consider Sweden to EPL as too much of a leap. I'll have preferred Sweden ➡️ Belgium, Sweden ➡️ Netherlands, Sweden ➡️ France, Sweden ➡️ Germany, Sweden ➡️ Spain route for him to develop better as a footballer.

5. The EPL does not develop players. Its a perform or burst league. It will either make or mar him.

Still, as one of ours, I wish him the best and hope he performs well in the league.

TheSuperNerd:
It is only a matter of time. A new allsvenskan transfer record will likely be set but can Zadok feature in the EPL already through Brighton applying for exceptions rule or will he be loaned out immediately to accrue GBE points?

With no Int'l caps too yet, it is a challenge for Brighton but I think it is part of why they are paying this high. Time will tell.

jihday:
he’ll be loaned to their franchise club in Belgium

semid4lyfe:
1. I do not think Zadok is that good.

2. The EPL is too much step up in quality from the Swedish league. He will face better and more experienced defenders, better managers, better game play, formations and tactics being deployed by teams to nullify his threat.

3. The guy was basically an amateur footballer in Nigeria about a year ago, and as is typical of home-based players still needs lots of things coached into and out of him.

4. I consider Sweden to EPL as too much of a leap. I'll have preferred Sweden ➡️ Belgium, Sweden ➡️ Netherlands, Sweden ➡️ France, Sweden ➡️ Germany, Sweden ➡️ Spain route for him to develop better as a footballer.

5. The EPL does not develop players. Its a perform or burst league. It will either make or mar him.

Still, as one of ours, I wish him the best and hope he performs well in the league.

opes:
The same Brighton made similar signing with Simon Adingra and it worked out.

Subzero047:
Adingra was comfortably cooking Aina at the Nations cup when he made the move they are not on similar levels

Subzero047:
Adingra was comfortably cooking Aina at the Nations cup when he made the move they are not on similar levels

Subzero047:
Adingra was comfortably cooking Aina at the Nations cup when he made the move they are not on similar levels

opes:
Adingra was already Brighton player during the 2023 AFCON (played in 2024).

Team walk done📍 pic.twitter.com/H48aP1JMYB

— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) June 3, 2026

The art of defending 101.

Lecturer: Christian Akpan. pic.twitter.com/9Y7isKSB4I

— Naija Ballers (@9ja_Ballers) June 3, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
Team Walk ahead of today's encounter vs the Poles...

Maduka Okoye in great shape.

Arthur Okonkwo have blended in.

The Tank looking cool like a cucumber.

Abdullahi Bewene with his dada sticking close to Czech Liga Godfather, Ogbu...

Onuachu and Akor looking like lads who will bag goals today.

Bruno looking sharp.... etc...

Team walk done📍 pic.twitter.com/H48aP1JMYB

— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) June 3, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
Team Walk ahead of today's encounter vs the Poles...

Maduka Okoye in great shape.

Arthur Okonkwo have blended in.

The Tank looking cool like a cucumber.

Abdullahi Bewene with his dada sticking close to Czech Liga Godfather, Ogbu...

Onuachu and Akor looking like lads who will bag goals today.

Bruno looking sharp.... etc...

Team walk done📍 pic.twitter.com/H48aP1JMYB

— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) June 3, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
This is not true. Adingra was 22 at that Afcon. Did he move to Brighton at 22? Adingra was already balling for Brighton in the 2023/24 EPL before he came up against an injured Aina in early 2024.

He had previously shone on loan at Royal USG in 2022/23 after Brighton acquired him in the summer of 2022 @age 20.

Zadok is 18.

TheSuperNerd:
Saw this earlier today but needed to confirm it and Anel Avdic has done just that.

Newcastle Utd joins the race (trying to hijack from Brighton, Leipzig withdrew due to bidding war)..... 24-25Million Euros + rumored extra 5M (performance related) on the table for Zadok Yohanna


https://x.com/i/status/2062173826595647996

TheSuperNerd:
Saw this earlier today but needed to confirm it and Anel Avdic has done just that.

Newcastle Utd joins the race (trying to hijack from Brighton, Leipzig withdrew due to bidding war)..... 24-25Million Euros + rumored extra 5M (performance related) on the table for Zadok Yohanna


https://x.com/i/status/2062173826595647996

minfelix:
Those white guys have natural love for the game…Thats why you see Ronaldo still wanna play till 2070 worldcup, Thats why you see Lewandowski 38yrs no gree hang boot but turning up for inconsequential friendly, thats why we saw Messi sometimes ago announced his retirement from Argentina national team in 2016 but rescinded his decision to come back (if na black man make that announcement, sope otilor(e.g Victor Moses).

Africans(Especially Nigeria) with mentality of senior manism….
forming humility from days of (u17/u20/u23/awaiting first national team call up), once they become established them no send una papa again…some will use language of “Super eagles no b my papa get am, if dem no wan call me up again no wahala, i go simply F off”
was that the energy in your formative/debut days? NO!

opes:
Florian Plettenberg just reported about the Newcastle interest now.

TheSuperNerd:
Saw this earlier today but needed to confirm it and Anel Avdic has done just that.

Newcastle Utd joins the race (trying to hijack from Brighton, Leipzig withdrew due to bidding war)..... 24-25Million Euros + rumored extra 5M (performance related) on the table for Zadok Yohanna


https://x.com/i/status/2062173826595647996

minfelix:
Those white guys have natural love for the game…Thats why you see Ronaldo still wanna play till 2070 worldcup, Thats why you see Lewandowski 38yrs no gree hang boot but turning up for inconsequential friendly, thats why we saw Messi sometimes ago announced his retirement from Argentina national team in 2016 but rescinded his decision to come back (if na black man make that announcement, sope otilor(e.g Victor Moses).

Africans(Especially Nigeria) with mentality of senior manism….
forming humility from days of (u17/u20/u23/awaiting first national team call up), once they become established them no send una papa again…some will use language of “Super eagles no b my papa get am, if dem no wan call me up again no wahala, i go simply F off”
was that the energy in your formative/debut days? NO!

ThunderFireAgba:
No dey fear,
Swallow spit talk who you get for mind.
E.U Males cannot do you anything. I dey your back.

TheSuperNerd:
Saw this earlier today but needed to confirm it and Anel Avdic has done just that.

Newcastle Utd joins the race (trying to hijack from Brighton, Leipzig withdrew due to bidding war)..... 24-25Million Euros + rumored extra 5M (performance related) on the table for Zadok Yohanna


https://x.com/i/status/2062173826595647996

BascoVanVeli:
Do u let players play to the age of Messi and Ronaldo? Why should they feel like na their papa get am? Even Oshoala at 31 is holding on for dear life in the Super Falcons.

Btw Moses didn't come back but ighalo did. I can't remember the team but Messi missed a friendly and went on vacation before moving to Inter Miami.

BascoVanVeli:
Do u let players play to the age of Messi and Ronaldo? Why should they feel like na their papa get am? Even Oshoala at 31 is holding on for dear life in the Super Falcons.

Btw Moses didn't come back but ighalo did. I can't remember the team but Messi missed a friendly and went on vacation before moving to Inter Miami.

Honom ska vi ha! https://t.co/AUThpbBDgR pic.twitter.com/M0uVYLPb0B

— Leo Vene (@veolenes) June 3, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
AIK already have eyes on Zadok's replacement....one of their potential targets

Nigerian U20 lad, Angelo Agbejoye...


https://x.com/i/status/2062118553629626649