Femi Azeez delivered a brilliant performance last night, scoring a brace in Nigeria’s 2–0 victory over Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup semi‑final. Femi showed exactly why he is regarded as one of the most exciting attacking talents in the squad.
He was purposeful on the ball, always aware of what he wants to do, and consistently makes smart, confident decisions in the final third.
What stood out most was his movement. He found pockets of space with ease, positioned himself intelligently, and executed the coach’s instructions perfectly. Both goals highlighted his eye for goal, his sharpness, and his ability to attack defenders with real intent.
With performances like this, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Premier League clubs show interest, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he leaves Millwall this summer.
Azeez was not included in the squad for the June international friendlies against Poland and Portugal, but after last night’s performance, Softfootball believes Eric Chelle will have to take another look at him. Displays like that are simply too good to ignore.
One thing that continues to stand out about Eric Chelle is his fairness. When he gives a player an opportunity and they impress him, he rewards them. We’ve already seen this with Benjamin Frederick, who earned Chelle’s trust to the point where he even benched his captain William Troost‑Ekong.
That tells us everything about Chelle, if you perform, he will trust you, regardless of your name or status. With Chelle in charge, the Super Eagles’ long‑term rebuilding is clearly moving in the right direction. Nigerian Fans already see the competition, hunger, and quality he is bringing into the squad. If this continues, Nigeria could build a team capable of challenging for the 2027 AFCON and qualifying for the next FIFA World Cup.
