Nigeria's Super Eagles secured their place in the final of the 2026 Unity Cup on Tuesday night, May 26, following a commanding 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in London. The star of the evening was debutant Femi Azeez, who enjoyed a dream international debut.
Azeez Shines on Debut
The Millwall winger opened the scoring just five minutes into the match with a clinical strike, before returning in the 63rd minute to complete his brace and seal the victory for the West African giants. His performance was instrumental in breaking a recent spell of stalemates between the two sides.
Dominant Display
The defending champions controlled the game from start to finish, dictating the tempo, dominating possession, and limiting Zimbabwe's attacking threats. Head Coach Eric Chelle praised his squad's execution, highlighting how newly introduced players stepped up during the tournament.
This win marks Nigeria's first victory over Zimbabwe after a succession of draws in their previous meetings. Azeez, who enters the international spotlight following a stellar campaign in the English Championship, is likely to see his transfer market value 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 determine their opponent in the tournament final.
