Nigerian forward Ebuka Okeke has earned a spot in FC Hradec Králové B’s pre‑season B‑team squad after his stellar campaign with the U‑19s, where he propelled them to the 2. Česka Liga Dorostu U‑19 title (turn0search0).

Okeke's record of 15 goals and nine assists in just 21 youth matches propelled his side to 94 points across 38 fixtures and was instrumental in their 118-goal haul. His performances have not gone unnoticed: the club’s management have fast-tracked his promotion to the B team as they prepare for the challenging ČFL (Czech Third League) season.

This elevation marks a significant career milestone, positioning the 19 year old Nigerian on the cusp of senior football. With the B team currently placed mid-table in ČFL Group B, Okeke’s creativity and finishing could prove vital if he maintains the momentum that carried him through his brilliant youth campaign.

Editorial

We watch with optimism as Ebuka Okeke transitions from youth standout to B‑team prospect. Such progress is the of effective academies rewarding output with increased responsibility and tougher challenges. Here is a player whose statistics convey quality, but whose next chapter will test character.

In striving for promotion to the senior ranks, Okeke must adapt continuously. Physicality, pace of play, and tactical nuance all step up sharply from youth football. Yet his knack for goal contributions shows we have a player ready to embrace pressure and deliver when needed.

We urge Hradec’s coaching staff to provide the right mix of support and opportunity. Integrating him gradually days on the pitch, mentorship from the first-team will be essential. He should be encouraged to diversify his game link-up, press resistance, spatial awareness not just scoring.

If nurtured carefully, this young talent could become a flagship for the club’s youth-to-senior pathway. Our belief is that with structure and oversight, Okeke’s prolific youth form can translate into tangible senior success. His journey has begun; now let him flourish under the spotlight.

Did You Know?

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2. Ebuka Okeke was the top scorer of his U‑19 squad, finding the net 15 times more than any other player in the 2. Česka Liga Dorostu U‑19 this season.
   
   
3. He provided nine assists in just 21 matches averaging a goal contribution every 0.72 games, a remarkable strike rate for a teenager.
   
   
4. His youth side amassed an incredible 94 points from 38 matches, scoring a total of 118 goals an average of over three goals a game.
   
   
5. Hradec Králové B currently rank seventh in the Czech Third League (ČFL) Group B, showcasing a competitive but not dominant position heading into pre-season.
   
   
6. The B team plays their home fixtures at the Areál TJ Slavia stadium in Hradec Králové, which seats around 1,000 spectators a stark contrast to the youth league environments where Okeke impressed.