The highly anticipated transfer of Nigerian prodigy Muhamed Tijani from Baník Ostrava to
Slavia Prague is well underway, according to Sport.cz (via Nouvelles Du Monde).
The 22-year-old talent has recently undergone a comprehensive medical examination at the renowned Eden Stadium, while negotiations between the two clubs continue to finalize the remaining transfer details.
With Tijani’s contract set to expire in December 2024, Baník Ostrava has decided to
capitalize on the young forward’s potential and cash in on his transfer. Meanwhile, Slavia
Prague sees him as the perfect candidate to fill the void left by his compatriot Peter
Olayinka, who bid farewell to the club after an impressive five-year tenure.
Olayinka’s influential presence saw him accumulate an outstanding tally of 43 goals and 23 assists in 170 games, primarily as a winger. The Super Eagles star, a celebrated figure in Prague, has joined Serbian giants Partizan Belgrade on a free transfer.
Tijani, who is no stranger to Czech football, began his Czech football journey by joining
Baník Ostrava’s youth system from Nigerian side 36 Lion FC on September 27, 2018. His
exceptional skills earned him a professional contract with Baník Ostrava on August 27, 2019.
He has also had loan spells at Třinec (twice) and Karviná. Upon his return to Baník Ostrava, Tijani made a memorable debut in the 2022-23 Czech First League, marking his first appearance of the season against SK Sigma Olomouc on July 30, 2022.
He scored his first goal of the season against Bohemians 1905 on August 6. Throughout the campaign, the young striker showcased his brilliance, scoring eight goals and providing two assists in 27 league appearances for Baník Ostrava.
Currently valued at €300,000, Tijani’s transfer fee is not expected to pose a significant hurdle in the negotiations, as both clubs are eager to reach a favorable agreement. The promising forward, a former member of the Flying Eagles, represented Nigeria’s under-20 squad in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
As Tijani prepares for his move to Slavia Prague, fans eagerly await his arrival and hope he can fill the void left by Olayinka. With his impressive skills and potential, Tijani has the
opportunity to make a name for himself at the club and follow in the footsteps of his
compatriot’s successful tenure.
