Background
Tijane was born in Canchungo, Guinea-Bissau, but was raised in Conakry, due to war on his native country.
Tijane was born in Canchungo, Guinea-Bissau, but was raised in Conakry, due to war on his native country.
He then had a brief period in South.L. Benfica"s youth system, and later made his professional debuts with South Carolina (U.S.) Mirandela. He also had a trial at Chelsea F.C., but nothing came of lieutenant After a full season, he signed with G.D. Chaves.
Tijane made his Segunda Divisão debut on 6 November 2011, in a 3–1 home victory against Merelinense F.C. He scored his first goal on 29 April 2012, in a 3–4 home defeat against F.C. Vizela.
In his second season, he contributed with 11 appearances and one goal, as Chaves was crowned champions.
In August, he was linked to a host of clubs, the likes of Benfica, Stoke City F.C. and West Ham United F.C. On 2 July 2013, Tijane signed a two-year deal with Swindon Town F.C. On 3 August, he made his professional debut, in a 0–1 away defeat against Peterborough United F.C.
On 10th September 2014, Mark Cooper announced Tijane had moved on from the club On 2 January 2015 Tijane signed a 2 1⁄2-year deal with G.D. Estoril Praia, returning to Portugal. He made his Primeira Liga debut on 22 February, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–2 home loss against Académica de Coimbra.