Herish Sadi, the scout responsible for unearthing Zadok Yohanna in Nigeria, has opened up about the moment he knew the winger was destined for the top — and how he was willing to lose everything to make it happen.

Yohanna, 18, has since completed a move from Swedish club AIK to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League, signing a five-year contract with the Seagulls after turning heads with his performances in Sweden.

A bold call to the CEO

Sadi recalled watching Yohanna operate both as a number 10 and out wide, with scouts from multiple clubs circling the same target. He knew time was short.