Just a few years ago, Femi Azeez was fighting for recognition in England’s lower leagues after being released by Watford F.C. as a teenager.
Now, the Nigerian winger is one of the hottest new names in African football after announcing himself to the world with a sensational brace on his Super Eagles debut at the Unity Cup.
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The Millwall F.C. attacker produced a dream first appearance for Nigeria, scoring twice in the Super Eagles’ 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe to instantly become the biggest talking point of the tournament.
For many Nigerian fans, the performance felt like the arrival of another exciting attacking talent ready to carry the nation’s colours proudly on the international stage.
Born in London to a Nigerian father and Spanish mother, the 24-year-old winger officially committed his international future to Nigeria earlier this year despite eligibility to represent England and Spain.
But the road to this moment was far from easy.
Azeez was released from Watford’s academy at age 14, a setback that could have ended his football dreams early. Instead, he rebuilt his career through non-league football with clubs like Northwood, Wealdstone, and Hanwell Town before eventually earning opportunities at Reading F.C..
His persistence finally paid off after joining Millwall, where he exploded into form during the 2025/2026 Championship season.
Azeez finished the campaign with:
11 league goals
7 assists
Championship Team of the Season recognition
and EFL Championship Player of the Month honours in February.
Those performances quickly caught the attention of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, who handed him his first national team opportunity for the 2026 Unity Cup.
Azeez needed only minutes to justify the decision.
The winger fired Nigeria ahead with a thunderous left-footed strike inside the opening moments against Zimbabwe before adding a second goal later in the game to seal victory and send the Super Eagles into the Unity Cup final.
His fearless attacking style, pace, direct dribbling, and confidence immediately excited Nigerian supporters searching for fresh attacking energy in the national team.
Interestingly, football runs deeply in the family. Femi is the older brother of former Arsenal academy midfielder Miguel Azeez, another highly-rated talent with Nigerian roots.
Now, after years of hard work, setbacks, and steady growth through the English football system, Femi Azeez has finally arrived on the big stage.
From non-league football to becoming Nigeria’s newest Super Eagles sensation, his story is already inspiring many young footballers chasing impossible dreams.
