Benjamin Tanimu, an NPFL player you ask? Well, I can tell you he played a pivotal role as Bendel Insurance secured NPFL promotion from the NNL.
A solid and goalscoring defender like Benjamin is rare in today’s Nigeria League be it the topflight or the lower league. You can as well liken him to Spanish Sergio Ramos although he doesn’t go too often into the referee’s book. Don’t call that an exaggeration but the truth is, Benjamin Tanimu is way ahead of others playing his role and if he were to be an English player, his buyout clause will definitely be more than that of Harry Maguire ?.
Started his grassroot career with Paragon Sport Academy Benin City before switching to Eagle Wings FC still within the same time.
He joined Bendel Insurance as his first professional club and has remained with them since 2018.
An indigene of Kaduna who grew up in Benin City, Benjamin Tanimu wears number 28 for a reason I think should be significant. Don’t mind me, I forgot to ask him about that.
When asked about his dreamed club, Real Madrid he said. Remember ? I likened him to Sergio Ramos, no wonder he scored six goals for Insurance on their way to the top.
Supports Manchester United, I hope he doesn’t get heartbroken every weekend ?, but the truth is, the young and handsome man is still single so the heartbreaks and pains will only be from Manchester United trust me.
When asked who is football idol is, Nemanja Vidi?.
Loves rice, beans and plantain ?… Yummy you’ll say and little wonder he can easily lift himself from the ground in contention for area balls. You can’t beat Benjamin to the ball in the air.
Festus Austin captain of Rivers United is his favourite Nigerian player and when it comes to colour, he loves white and navy blue.
To know more about Benjamin Tanimu
Benjamintanimu: Instagram
Benjamin Tanimu: Facebook
Tanibenjamin: Twitter
Benjamin Tanimu fans page: Facebook
Benjamin Tanimu: YouTube
By Oluwayemi Omolagba
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