Femi Azeez Makes Super Eagles History With Stunning Debut Brace Against Zimbabwe

Femi Azeez etched his name into Nigerian football history after scoring twice on his debut for the Nigeria national football team in Tuesday night’s 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe.

The Millwall F.C. winger gave Nigeria the perfect start by opening the scoring in the fifth minute before sealing the win with a second goal shortly after the hour mark in what became a dream international debut under coach Éric Chelle.

With the performance, Azeez became the 62nd player to score on his debut for the Super Eagles, joining a notable list that includes Nigerian football stars such as Finidi George, Julius Aghahowa, Obafemi Martins, Joe Aribo, and Bryan Idowu.

Even more remarkably, Azeez became the first Nigerian player in 55 years to score a brace on his Super Eagles debut.

The last player to achieve that feat was Mathias Obianika during Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso in November 1971.

Reports indicate that only five players in Super Eagles history have managed to score twice on their debut, placing Azeez in an exclusive and historic category.

Opinion: Femi Azeez May Have Just Announced Himself at the Perfect Time

Debut goals are memorable, but a debut brace for the Super Eagles instantly changes how a player is viewed.

For Femi Azeez, this performance could become a defining moment in his international career, especially at a time when Nigeria is searching for fresh attacking energy and competition in wide areas.

What made his display impressive was not just the goals, but the confidence and directness he showed from the opening minutes. Some players take time to settle into international football, but Azeez looked fearless.

The timing is also important for coach Éric Chelle, who appears eager to refresh the squad with younger and hungrier players. Performances like this strengthen the argument for giving emerging talents real opportunities rather than relying only on established names.

Of course, one match alone does not guarantee long-term success. International football is full of players who started brilliantly but struggled with consistency afterward. The real challenge now will be maintaining this level over time.

Still, moments like this excite fans because they create hope. Nigerian football has always thrived on explosive attacking talents, and Azeez’s debut suggests the Super Eagles may have discovered another one ready for the big stage.