The 21 year old Czech based defender gave Chelle plenty to like in Uyo, but he faces strong competition for the right back spot.
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Abdullahi Bewene impressed at right back in the Super Eagles’ 3-1 win over Tanzania in Uyo on Friday, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. The 21 year old Baník Ostrava player created one big chance and made four key passes.
Bewene was composed on the ball, with intelligent passing and good decision making. His distribution helped Nigeria move play from defence into midfield and kept the team’s rhythm going.
Head coach Éric Chelle has shown faith in him since June. Bewene made his Super Eagles debut in Warsaw against Poland, playing all 90 minutes at right back in a 2-2 draw. Readers curious about betting offers can read about Bet9ja conversion rules for bonuses.
At club level, Baník Ostrava finished third in the Czech top flight last season and Bewene made 38 appearances. He signed a new contract running to 2031 in August after interest from Club Brugge, Gent and Slavia Prague. He can also play as a wing-back and in midfield.
The competition is stiff. Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Ryan Alebiosu are all options on the right side of defence. A solid performance in a win like this one adds weight to Bewene’s case.
After his first call-up, Bewene called the experience “a dream come true for me”. He said he hoped to keep getting chances to help his country. New Bet9ja users can look up the YOHAIG bonus code on Bet9ja.
The win keeps Nigeria in the Group L race, one point behind Guinea-Bissau with six points. The return leg is on Tuesday, November 17, at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, kicking off at 2:00pm WAT.
Consistency will be the test now. Bewene needs more games like this one to establish himself with the national team.
Right-back is a key position in Chelle’s system, so the contest will remain open. Will he start again in Zanzibar? Readers can also see the Bet9ja welcome promo rundown.
For now, the young defender has done his case no harm.
📌 Did You Know?
- Bewene turns 22 on November 29.
- He received his first Super Eagles call-up as a replacement for Femi Azeez in June.
- Bewene came on in the Super Eagles’ friendly against Portugal in Lisbon after his debut against Poland.
- For Baník Ostrava, he has been used at right-back, right midfield and defensive midfield.
- Chelle has said he invited many young players so they could gain valuable experience with the national team.
