Defending champions Nigeria national football team booked their place in the Unity Cup final after a composed 2–0 victory over Zimbabwe national football team at The Valley on May 26, 2026, Softfootball reports.
The evening belonged to debutant Femi Azeez, who delivered a dream first appearance by scoring both goals and sending the Super Eagles into another final.
Nigeria wasted little time imposing themselves on the contest. Azeez opened the scoring inside five minutes, finishing off an early attacking move as the Super Eagles controlled possession and prevented Zimbabwe from creating sustained pressure before the interval.
Despite a more adventurous approach from Zimbabwe after the break, Nigeria remained organised and clinical. Veteran forward Terem Moffi played a decisive role, producing two intelligent assists and showing his experience through excellent decision-making in the final third.
Azeez then sealed the result with his second goal of the night to complete a memorable debut performance.
The result also continued Nigeria’s strong recent record after the sides previously shared a dramatic 1–1 draw during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification in Uyo.
Nigeria will now await the winner between India national football team and Jamaica national football team as they aim to retain the Unity Cup trophy, while reactions poured in online celebrating Azeez’s breakthrough display.
fatalist reminds Nigeria that their mates in the worldcup
Una mates de advance to world cup
Churchill says they couldn’t beat zimbabwe in the wordcup qualifiers
Country wey we no fit beat during World Cup qualifiers home and away. Needless Unity Cup and you are happy to get a win
Donald says it was a nice
Nice one Eagles.
Make Chukwueze sha dey watch him front
ahmad mamu warns Nigeria of how difficult finals can be
To go to final is easy but to win d final is difficult anyway congrats
makopole says Nigeria can relax and watch the world cup
Now you can relax, and wait to watch the world cup in the next 16 days.
The Nigerian football community has been struck by deep tragedy, as Victor Akaniyene Udoh, a 21‑year‑old forward formerly of Southampton U21 and Royal Antwerp, has sadly passed away. Newly appointed Eboboritse Uwejamomere has publicly shared his excitement and appreciation after being named head coach of the Nigeria national under-17 football team.
