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Benjamin Tanimu
Nigerian footballer (born 2002) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Benjamin Tanimu (born 24 July 2002) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Botola Pro club Maghreb of Fez and the Nigeria national team.
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Club career
Born in Benin City,[1] Tanimu started his career in his home city at Bendel Insurance in 2018.[3] After seven seasons, he signed for Tanzanian Premier League side Ihefu FC, later known as Singida Black Stars, in February 2024.[4][5]
On 2 September 2024, Tanimu joined EFL League One club Crawley Town on a two-year contract for a fee of 2.3 billion TZS (~£630,000 GBP),[6] linking up with the club in the weeks following the move.[7] On 19 October 2024, he made his debut for the club as a late substitute in a 4–1 defeat to Reading.[8]
On 4 July 2025, Tanimu joined Moroccan club Maghreb of Fez for an undisclosed fee.[9]
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International career
Tanimu has previously represented Nigeria at under-23 level.[10]
Tanimu was called up to the Nigeria national team for the first time in March 2024 for friendlies against Ghana and Mali.[11][12] He made his debut for Nigeria on 22 March, starting in a 2–1 win over Ghana.[13]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 4 March 2025
- The club was known as Ihefu FC when Tanimu signed for the club.[2]
- Appearances in CAF Confederations Cup
- Appearance in EFL Trophy
- As of match played 10 June 2024[15]
Honours
Bendel Insurance
Notes
References
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