Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Young talent
Key traits
- Low scoring rate
- Few assists
- Right-footed specialist
- Nigeria international
Next match
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 (23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nigeria U17
|
Czech Chance Liga | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Career matches (1)
Nigeria U17 recent results
Nigeria national team
About Samson Tijani
Samson Tijani is a 23-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 1 match 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: Poland vs Nigeria in the International Friendly on Wednesday 03 June 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Most recent fixture: Burkina Faso U17 0-2 Nigeria 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 23 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 1 match 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 Poland vs Nigeria on Wednesday 03 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
Teammates
- Abba Bichi Forward
- Akinkunmi Ayobami Amoo Forward
- Charles Etim Defender
- Clement Ikenna Defender
- Daniel Francis Midfielder
- Daniel Jinadu Goalkeeper
- Hamzat Ojediran Midfielder
- Joseph Oluwabusola Goalkeeper
- Monsuru Opeyemi Midfielder
- Oluwatimilehin Adeniyi Forward
- P. Agba Midfielder
- Peter Olawale Forward
- Quadri Edun Defender
- Sunday Stephen Goalkeeper
- Wisdom Ubani Forward