Former Nigeria U17 international Abdullahi Bewene is enjoying a remarkable rise in the Czech Republic after earning a well-deserved promotion from Baník Ostrava’s U19 squad to the club’s B-team — a move that has already opened the door to senior football opportunities.
The young right-back has been in excellent form since stepping up, displaying maturity, work rate, and defensive intelligence far beyond his age. His consistency and commitment have not gone unnoticed, as he has now featured for Baník Ostrava’s first team in the Czech Fortuna Liga, the top tier of Czech football.
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Despite his youth, Bewene has already faced some of the league’s biggest sides — including Slavia Praha, Sparta Prague, Viktoria Plzeň, and Jablonec — completing the full 90 minutes on three occasions. Each match has given him the chance to measure himself against elite-level Czech footballers, and he has risen to the challenge with confidence.
Speaking about his journey, Bewene revealed that reaching this stage was a long-held ambition. His promotion to the B-team was a milestone he had worked toward since his U19 days, and playing in the senior league is the fulfilment of a dream. The support, praise, and growing excitement from fans continue to push him to raise his performance level with every appearance.
His growth trajectory has quickly made him one of Nigeria’s most promising defensive prospects abroad. With his blend of mentality, talent, and ambition, Bewene is shaping into a right-back capable of achieving even greater heights.
A future to watch closely — the Nigerian right-back has the tools and drive to become a standout name in European football.
