Former Nigeria U20 forward Muhamed Tijani was the hero for Plymouth Argyle on Saturday as he scored a late winner in their dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Sheffield United in the Championship. The 25 year old, on loan from Slavia Prague, found the net in the 88th minute his second goal since joining the English side.
Plymouth had trailed through Jesurun Rak-Sakyi’s first-half opener, but Ryan Hardie equalised in the 81st minute before Tijani sealed the three points with a powerful volley from close range.
After the match, manager Miron Muslic praised Tijani’s aerial dominance and physical impact. “He flicked four, five, six headers… you can stay high up on the pitch, create dangerous moments or win set pieces,” Muslic said. He added that Tijani, standing at 6’7″, was a “bear of a player” and proved a nightmare for defenders in the closing stages.
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The goal followed a similar effort from Tijani against Cardiff earlier in the season, and his manager believes he can be a key figure in the run-in as Plymouth fights for points in the tight Championship campaign.
Editorial
In a league defined by fine margins and physical grit, players like Muhamed Tijani are rare weapons and on Saturday, Plymouth Argyle finally unlocked his potential. With just two minutes left, the towering Nigerian did what he was brought in to do: shift the game, dominate the box, and seal a vital win.
But this wasn’t just about the goal. It was about presence. Head coach Miron Muslic’s vivid description of Tijani as a “bear of a player” wasn’t hyperbole. At 6’7″, he gives Plymouth a dimension that most Championship sides can’t handle raw, aerial chaos.
It’s no secret that Championship football demands physicality, but it’s the timing and tactical deployment of players like Tijani that make the difference. Muslic took a calculated risk throw on the big man, go direct, disrupt and it paid off handsomely.
We believe this should be a turning point. Tijani isn’t just a last-minute gamble he’s a game plan. For Nigeria, too, this form should not go unnoticed. If depth and diversity in the attack are what the Super Eagles need, then perhaps it’s time to give the bear a call.
Did You Know?
- Muhamed Tijani is on loan at Plymouth Argyle from Czech giants Slavia Prague.
- He made headlines in the 2019 U20 World Cup, scoring Nigeria’s winning goal against Qatar.
- Standing at 6 feet 7 inches, Tijani is one of the tallest forwards currently playing in the English Championship.
- His goal against Sheffield United was his second since arriving in England last summer.
- Plymouth Argyle are competing in the Championship for the first time since the 2009/10 season.
