• Source: Benjamin Tanimu

      • Benjamin Tanimu (born 24 July 2002) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Crawley Town and the Nigeria national team.


      Club career


      Born in Benin City, Tanimu started his career in his home city at Bendel Insurance in 2018. After seven seasons, he signed for Tanzanian Premier League side Ihefu FC, later known as Singida Black Stars, in February 2024.
      On 2 September 2024 Tanimu joined EFL League One club Crawley Town on a two-year contract for a fee of 2.3 billion Tanzanian shillings, linking up with the club in the weeks following the move. On 19 October 2024, he made his debut for the club as a late substitute in a 4–1 defeat to Reading.


      International career


      Tanimu has previously represented Nigeria at under-23 level.
      Tanimu was called up to the Nigeria national team for the first time in March 2024 for friendlies against Ghana and Mali. He made his debut for Nigeria on 22 March, starting in a 2–1 win over Ghana.


      Career statistics


      As of match played 19 October 2024


      Honours


      Bendel Insurance

      Nigeria National League: 2021–22
      Nigeria Federation Cup: 2023


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