Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has lived out a remarkable moment in his career — meeting the Nigerian football legend Tijani Babangida, the man who inspired his very name.
Reijnders, a Dutch international, was christened “Tijjani” by his father, who admired Babangida’s dazzling performances during his time at Ajax in the 1990s. Despite having no Nigerian roots, the midfielder’s name has always carried a piece of African football history.
The long-awaited encounter took place shortly after Reijnders helped the Netherlands secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For the first time, the two Tijanis stood side by side — a symbolic moment bridging generations and continents.
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