In a high-stakes English Championship showdown at Home Park, 20-year-old Tijani Mohammed, born and raised in Kaduna, Nigeria, made headlines as he delivered a stunning match-winning goal to give Plymouth Argyle a much-needed 2-1 victory over Sheffield United.
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The game started with Sheffield United taking the lead through Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, putting pressure on a Plymouth side battling to stay clear of the relegation zone. But the tide shifted in the second half. Ryan Hardie pulled the hosts level, and the stage was set for a hero to emerge.
Enter Tijani Mohammed.
Introduced in the 64th minute, the young Nigerian didn’t take long to stamp his authority on the match. With the game delicately poised and tension thick in the air, Tijani showed poise beyond his years. A perfectly timed run and calm finish were all it took—his goal not only completed the comeback but secured all three points for Plymouth Argyle.
Fans erupted. Teammates swarmed him. And just like that, a star was born.
The goal marked a special moment not just for the club, but for Tijani himself, whose journey from the streets of Kaduna to the spotlight of English football is a testament to resilience, talent, and hard work.
Off the pitch, emotions boiled over as Sheffield United’s manager Chris Wilder was reportedly involved in a heated confrontation with several Plymouth players in the tunnel. But that drama couldn’t overshadow the night’s main story: the emergence of Tijani Mohammed as a clutch performer on a big stage.
With the win, Plymouth edged two points clear of the relegation zone, injecting hope and belief into their survival bid with just four games left in the season. They now turn their attention to a challenging away trip to Middlesbrough, but with Tijani in form, optimism is high.
Tijani Mohammed didn’t just score a goal—he made a statement. Kaduna’s own has arrived, and the Championship is taking notice.
