Femi Azeez caught the attention of football fans and experts by scoring two goals in his first match wearing the Nigeria Super Eagles jersey. Azeez, a forward for Millwall, played a leading role in the 2-0 victory against Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup match held in London. With this performance, he earned the title of the first player to score a brace in the national team's first match of the century. Azeez took the stage with a powerful ground goal scored right at the start of the match, and he scored his second goal in the second half with a pass from teammate Terem Moffi. In his post-match statement, Azeez said he was not aware of this historic achievement and that this moment was a great honor for him. He expressed that he was able to express himself thanks to the freedom given by coach Éric Chelle and that his excitement was high. Additionally, despite playing in an unfamiliar position, he stated that he adapted quickly with the support of the technical staff. This match took place in an environment where Chelle tried new and young players, and Azeez's performance gave hope for the future of the national team.