Muhamed Tijani

Muhamed Tijani (born 26 July 2000) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Nemzeti Bajnokság I side Újpest.

Club career Baník Ostrava Tijani joined Czech club Baník Ostrava's youth system from Nigerian side 36 Lion FC on 27 September 2018. He signed a professional contract with Baník Ostrava on 27 August 2019.

2019–20: Loans to Třinec and Karviná Tijani joined Třinec on loan in the summer of 2019. He made his competitive debut for the club on 27 August in a cup match against TJ Valašské Meziříčí.

In February 2020, Tijani was recalled early from his loan to Třinec and moved on loan to Karviná. He made his debut for Karviná on 3 June against Slovácko.

2020–21: Return to Baník Ostrava and second loan to Třinec He returned from loan and made his debut for Baník Ostrava against his former club Karviná on 21 August 2020. Tijani scored his first goal for the club in a 3–0 league victory over FK Pardubice on 19 September.

Tijani returned to Třinec on loan on 8 February 2021. He made his second debut against Blansko on 6 March.

2021–22: Loan to Táborsko Tijani was sent on loan to Táborsko for one year on 23 July 2021. He made his debut against Zbrojovka Brno that same day. He scored his first two goals on 11 August in the Tatran Sedlčany Cup.

Return to Baník Ostrava After returning to Baník Ostrava, he made his 2022–23 Czech First League debut against SK Sigma Olomouc on 30 July 2022. He scored his first goal of the season on 6 August against Bohemians 1905.

Slavia Prague On 21 June 2023, Tijani joined Slavia Prague, signing a contract valid until 2028.

Loan to Plymouth Argyle On 2 July 2024, Tijani signed for English Championship team Plymouth Argyle on a one-year loan deal. He made his debut for Plymouth on the opening day of the 2024–25 season against Sheffield Wednesday, but after making just two further league appearances, both as a substitute, he tore his hamstring in training in October 2024.

Loan to Sigma Olomouc On 31 July 2025, Tijani joined Sigma Olomouc on a one-year loan deal.

Loan to Nyíregyháza On 20 January 2026, Tijani joined Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Nyíregyháza on a half-year loan deal.

Újpest On 19 June 2026, Tijani signed a contract with Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Újpest.

International career Tijani was part of the Nigeria under-20 squad that competed in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He played his first international match on 24 May 2019 against the Qatar under-20 side. He scored his first international goal on 30 May by way of a penalty kick against the Ukraine under-20s.

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