Debutant Femi Azeez scores twice as Nigeria beats Zimbabwe 2-0, qualify for Unity Cup final

Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their place in the final of the 2026 Unity Cup on Tuesday night, May 26 following a dominant performance against Zimbabwe in London.

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The star of the evening was debutant Femi Azeez, who enjoyed a dream international bow. The Millwall winger found the back of the net just five minutes into the encounter with a clinical strike, before returning in the 63rd minute to complete his brace and secure the victory for the West African giants.

The defending champions commanded the pitch throughout the match, Dictating the tempo, dominating possession, and restricting Zimbabwe’s attacking threats to a bare minimum.

Following the final whistle, Head Coach Eric Chelle praised his squad’s execution, highlighting his satisfaction with how the newly introduced players stepped up to the occasion during the tournament.

This decisive outcome also breaks a recent spell of stalemates, marking Nigeria’s first win over Zimbabwe after a succession of draws in their previous meetings.

Azeez, who enters the international spotlight on the heels of a stellar campaign in the English Championship, is likely to see his transfer market stock rise significantly ahead of the upcoming summer window.

The Super Eagles now await the outcome of Wednesday’s second semi-final clash between India and Jamaica to see who they will face in the tournament final.