The 1-0 win at Dubrava was his fifth straight start for the Žuto-plavi and his sixth game in a row.
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Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Michael has now played six games in a row for NK BSK Bijelo Brdo, who won 1-0 away at Dubrava in the SuperSport Prva NL on Saturday, September 26. It was his fifth straight start for the Croatian second-tier side.
The Žuto-plavi, as the club is nicknamed, held firm after taking the lead to protect their narrow advantage. The game was the seventh round of the season, with kick-off at 4pm local time.
A Regular in the Midfield
Michael has steadily become part of the Bijelo Brdo midfield, and the coaching staff clearly trust him. His six straight appearances include five starts in a row. New bettors following European football can read the Bet9ja promo code guide.
Bijelo Brdo began the 2026/27 season with a 1-0 win over Dinamo II on August 23 and won 3-2 at Opatija on September 11. They lost 1-0 at Croatia Zmijavci on September 2. Their previous trip to Dubrava, on April 7, also ended in a 2-1 win.
Last Season and This Season
Bijelo Brdo finished sixth last season with 42 points from 33 games. Dubrava finished fifth with 47.
That makes the away win a useful result against a side that finished above them last term. Fans who bet on lower-league European games can check the YOHAIG Bet9ja promo before the next round.
What Michael Needs Next
The Nigerian is still adapting to Croatian football, and regular minutes in the SuperSport Prva NL give him the platform to build momentum.
The SuperSport Prva NL is the second tier of Croatian football, one level below the top-flight HNL. Bijelo Brdo play at the 1,200-capacity Stadion BSK in eastern Croatia.
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📌 Did You Know?
- Bijelo Brdo finished third in the second tier in 2020/21 with 55 points.
- Their biggest home win of 2022/23 was a 6-0 victory over Solin on April 1, 2023.
- They opened last season with a 4-0 home win over Opatija on August 16, 2025.
- Dubrava, founded in 1945, are based in the Dubrava neighbourhood of eastern Zagreb.
- Their only season in Croatia’s top flight came in 1993/94, when they finished 17th of 18 teams.
- Dubrava’s Ante Matić scored 14 league goals last season, the second-highest total in the division.
