Yohanna started the encounter on the bench before replacing Mats Wieffer 12 minutes from time
It was the youngster’s second competitive appearance for Fabian Hürzeler’s side since joining the club this summer.
The Nigerian winger also featured as a late substitute in Brighton’s UEFA Europa Conference League playoff first-leg clash with Tromsø last Thursday
Brighton dominated Aston Villa, with the hosts benefiting from a Victor Lindelöf own goal, while Maxim De Cuyper also found the net. Jack Hinshelwood completed the emphatic victory with a brace.
Yohanna will now be hoping to earn more playing time as he continues to settle into life with the Seagulls.
The youngster could be handed another opportunity when Brighton host Tromsø in the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League playoff tie on Thursday.