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Strengths
- Midfield engine
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- Low scoring rate
- Few assists
- Right-footed specialist
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Samson Tijani profile
- Current team
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Nigeria U17
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Nigeria
- Date of birth
- 17 May 2002 (24 years)
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- S. Tijani
Samson Tijani match log
| Teams | League | Year | Apps | Starts | Goals | Assists | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nigeria U17
|
Czech Chance Liga, Slovak Nike liga | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
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About Samson Tijani
Samson Tijani is a 24-year-old Nigeria professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Nigeria U17 in Nigeria.
Born on 17 May 2002 in Nigeria, Samson Tijani has been eligible for senior professional football since 2019. Samson Tijani stands 175 cm tall and weighs 70 kg, and is right-footed.
Across 3 matches in SportScore's database Samson Tijani has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists, for a combined 0 goal contributions at a rate of 0.0 goals per match.
Next up: Tanzania vs Nigeria in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 13:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Nigeria U17 1-1 Cote d'Ivoire U17 in the CAF U17 Championship.
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Frequently asked questions about Samson Tijani
What team does Samson Tijani play for?
Samson Tijani currently plays for Nigeria U17 in Nigeria.
What position does Samson Tijani play?
Samson Tijani plays as a midfielder.
How old is Samson Tijani?
Samson Tijani was born on 17 May 2002, making them 24 years old.
What nationality is Samson Tijani?
Samson Tijani represents Nigeria.
How tall is Samson Tijani?
Samson Tijani stands 175 cm tall and weighs 70 kg.
How many goals has Samson Tijani scored?
Across the 3 matches SportScore has tracked, Samson Tijani has scored 0 goals, a 0.0 goals-per-match rate.
Is Samson Tijani left-footed or right-footed?
Samson Tijani's preferred foot is right.
Does Samson Tijani play for the national team?
Samson Tijani is eligible for Nigeria. Their next match is Tanzania vs Nigeria on Tuesday 17 November 2026 UTC.
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