Samson Okikiola Tijani (born 17 May 2002) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Podbrezováhttps://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/futbal-samson-tijani-hostovanie-podbrezova-dukla-praha-nike-liga-2026-2027/ on loan from Czech First League club Dukla Prague. He also represents the Nigeria national team.
Club career Red Bull Salzburg Tijani began his career with Collins Edwin Sports Club before signing with Austrian Bundesliga side Red Bull Salzburg on 17 July 2020.
In the 2021–22 winter break, Tijani was promoted to Red Bull Salzburg's main squad. 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 match played with Austria Wien on 22 July 2022, fractures occurred in his tibia and lower muscle, and he had to leave the game.
Loan to TSV Hartberg A month later, on 14 August, Tijani was loaned out to TSV Hartberg for the season. He made his competitive debut for the club on 30 August against Dornbirner SV 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. He had a successful performance in the 18 games he played there, but did not contribute any goals or assists.
Loan to FC Liefering On 1 July 2021 Tijani was loaned out to FC Liefering on a season long loan.
Loan to Wolfsberger AC On 23 August 2023, Tijani joined Wolfsberger AC on a season-long loan deal.
Loan to Fredrikstad On 3 September 2024, he joined Norwegian Eliteserien club Fredrikstad, on loan until the end of the year.
Dukla Prague On 20 June 2025, Tijani signed a multi-year contract with Czech First League club Dukla Prague as a free agent.
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.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRed Bull Salzburg2020–21Austrian Bundesliga00000000002021–22Austrian Bundesliga301010—502022–23Austrian Bundesliga000000—002024–25Austrian Bundesliga0000000000Total3010100050TSV Hartberg (loan)2020–21Austrian Bundesliga1403010—180FC Liefering (loan)2021–222. Liga1600000—160Wolfsberger AC (loan)2023–24Austrian Bundesliga27110——281Fredrikstad (loan)2024Eliteserien3010——40Career total630602000711
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsNigeria202010202620Total30
Honours Austrian Bundesliga: 2021-22 Austrian Cup: 2021-22
Fredrikstad Norwegian Cup: 2024
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