Femi Azeez Shines in Super Eagles Debut with Two Goals

Femi Azeez, a 24-year-old forward for Millwall, made a significant impact in his debut for the Super Eagles by scoring two goals against Zimbabwe, leading Nigeria to a victory in the United Cup semi-final held at Valley Stadium, London. Coach Eric Chell included Azeez in the squad due to his impressive performance in the English Championship, where he contributed 19 goals (11 goals and 8 assists) during the season.

Azeez opened the scoring within five minutes and added another goal just after the hour mark, showcasing his potential as a bright prospect for the national team. Despite the goals, Coach Chell expressed dissatisfaction with Azeez's overall execution of tactical instructions and the team's possession issues.

Looking ahead, Nigeria will defend their United Cup title against Jamaica, while Azeez aims to secure a spot in the upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal in June.