AIK winger Zadok Yohanna has not been officially called up to the Nigeria national team for the upcoming Unity Cup, both the player and the club have confirmed. Despite reports in Nigerian media suggesting the 18-year-old had been named in the Super Eagles squad, Yohanna stated he has not received any formal invitation from the Nigeria Football Federation. "No, not yet. But I hope they call me," Yohanna said when asked about contact from the federation. The teenager, who has registered eight goal involvements (5 goals, 3 assists) in 17 senior appearances since joining AIK last summer, scored in the ninth minute to secure a 1-1 draw against IF Elfsborg on Sunday. AIK sporting director Miika Takkula confirmed no official communication has been received from Nigeria. "I have heard the rumors but I have not received any official contact from their federation," Takkula said. "We will see if it comes and if so, take it from there." The Unity Cup is not part of the FIFA international match calendar, meaning clubs are not obligated to release players. Yohanna acknowledged AIK's authority over his availability, saying, "If I get selected but AIK says I'm going to stay, I'll stay, there's no problem." Nigeria manager Eric Chelle is reportedly monitoring the winger, who remains eligible for the Flying Eagles and Olympic Eagles.
The Unity Cup call-up claim gains traction despite zero official confirmation from either the player's camp or the Nigeria Football Federation. Zadok Yohanna's focus remains on AIK, where his performances—including a ninth-minute goal against IF Elfsborg—could be disrupted by unverified international speculation. Since no contact has been made, the narrative hinges on social media buzz rather than substance. If Zadok is eligible for Nigeria's youth teams, premature exposure to senior-level rumors may complicate his development path.
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