Femi Azeez etched his name in Nigerian football history on Tuesday night, netting two goals in the Super Eagles’ comfortable 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup. The Millwall winger became the 62nd player to score on his debut for the national team, a feat achieved by legends like Finidi George and Obafemi Martins before him.
Azeez opened the scoring just five minutes into the match, giving Eric Chelle’s side an early lead. He doubled the advantage shortly after the hour mark, securing his brace and the win for Nigeria. This performance made him the first Super Eagle to score twice on his debut in 55 years, a record previously set by Mathias Obianika in November 1971 against Burkina Faso.
The exclusive group of players who have scored a brace on debut includes Friday Okoh, Patrick Noquapor, Abudu Buraimoh, and Obianika. Azeez’s achievement adds a new chapter to Nigeria’s rich football history, signaling a bright future for the 25-year-old forward.