Millwall forward Femi Azeez admitted he is still trying to process the scale of his unforgettable Super Eagles debut after scoring twice in Nigeria’s 2-0 Unity Cup victory over Zimbabwe in London.
On a night filled with fresh faces and renewed optimism under Éric Chelle, Azeez emerged as the headline act, delivering a stunning two-goal performance that instantly announced his arrival on the international stage.
The forward etched his name into Nigerian football history by becoming the first player in the millennium to score a brace on his Super Eagles debut, a remarkable achievement for a player only recently broken into the national team conversation after an outstanding campaign with Millwall.
Nigeria’s Unity Cup clash at The Valley was designed as a major audition for several emerging stars, with Chelle deliberately experimenting with a new look squad that blended NPFL standouts and Europe-based talents ahead of crucial World Cup and AFCON qualifiers.
While many players impressed, Azeez stole the spotlight.
