Two brilliant goals from Super Eagles debutant, Femi Azeez, were enough to secure a 2-0 win against Zimbabwe, booking Nigeria’s place in the final of the Unity Cup, at the Valley Stadium in England.
The breakthrough came when Azeez marked his first appearance in spectacular fashion with a well-taken finish to give Nigeria the lead.
Nigeria doubled its advantage later in the encounter when Millwall star Azeez struck again, completing a memorable brace on his international debut and sealing victory for the Super Eagles.
Azeez, who had an impressive season with Millwall in the English Championship, has now announced himself on the international stage.
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The 24-year-old’s performance is expected to attract even more attention from clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Super Eagles will now turn their attention to the final, boosted by a strong performance and a standout debut from Femi Azeez with his match-winning display.
Nigeria will play against the winner of the second semi-final between India and Jamaica billed for Wednesday.
