Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has declared that the Super Eagles have unearthed a player for the future in Femi Azeez, after the Millwall forward marked his international debut with a brace in the 2026 Unity Cup.

Dream debut against Zimbabwe

Azeez, 24, born in England to a Nigerian father and a Spanish mother, came off the mark in memorable fashion during Nigeria's semi-final clash with Zimbabwe on Tuesday. His two goals secured a 2-0 victory and booked the Super Eagles a place in Saturday's final, where they will meet either Jamaica or India.

Azeez was not alone in making his international bow. Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, Rafiu Durosinmi of Pisa FC, Owen Useni of Plymouth Argyle, Aderemi Adeoye of Ikorodu City, and Rangers of Enugu pair Obinna Igboke and Chibueze Oputa all earned their first senior caps in the same fixture.

Sodje praises Chelle's bold selections

Speaking on BRILA FM, Sodje commended head coach Eric Chelle for using the Unity Cup as a platform to blood new talent.