Nigeria, June 7 -- Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has described the remarkable rise of Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna as proof of the transformative power of sports. He is calling on authorities to create more opportunities for talented young Nigerians.

Mr Saraki made the remarks in a post on his social media pages on Sunday following reports that Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion had secured the signing of the highly rated winger from Swedish side AIK Stockholm in a deal reportedly worth £21.5 million.

The former Kwara State governor said Yohanna's journey from northern Nigeria to one of Europe's most competitive football leagues highlights the immense potential that exists across Nigeria.

"When people ask me why...