Samson Tijani
Samson Okikiola Tijani (born 17 May 2002) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Red Bull Salzburg. He also represents the Nigeria national team.
Early Life and Career
Samson Tijani was born in Enugu State, Nigeria.
Tijani began his career with Collins Edwin Sports Club before signing with Austrian Bundesliga side Red Bull Salzburg on 17 July 2020. A month later, on 14 August, Tijani was loaned out to Hartberg for the season. He made his competitive debut for the club on 30 August against Dornbirner in the Austrian Cup. He started and played the full match as Hartberg won 7–0.
On 12 September 2020, Tijani made his professional debut for the club in the league against Rheindorf Altach. He started and played 71 minutes in a 1–1 draw.
On 1 July 2021 Tijani was loaned out to Liefering on a season long loan.
In the 2021–22 winter break, Tijani was promoted to FC Red Bull Salzburg’s main squad.[6] On 6 February 2022, Tijani made his professional debut for the club in the Cup match against LASK. He came in in the 89th minute for Nicolas Capaldo in a 3–1 win.
In the 2021–22 winter break, Tijani was promoted to FC Red Bull Salzburg’s main squad.[6] On 6 February 2022, Tijani made his professional debut for the club in the Cup match against LASK. He came in in the 89th minute for Nicolas Capaldo in a 3–1 win.
International Career
Tijani was part of the Nigeria side to compete in the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, Where they came 4th and qualified for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup. During his team’s opening match against Hungary, Tijani scored a brace as Nigeria U17 won 4–2. Tijani made his debut with the senior Nigeria national team in a friendly 1-0 loss to Algeria on 9 October 2020.
Girlfriend/ Wife and Salary
Samson Tijani’s net worth as of 2022 is estimated at around $850, 000 – $4.5 million.
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