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  1. Azeez makes scoring debut for Nigeriapublished at 16:29 BST 27 May

    Femi Azeez in a green and white Nigeria kit jumps to celebrate a goal against ZimbabweImage source, Getty Images
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    Femi Azeez (number 7) joined Millwall from Reading in 2024

    Millwall forward Femi Azeez marked his senior international debut for Nigeria with two goals on Tuesday night.

    The 24-year-old scored in each half as the Super Eagles beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in their Unity Cup tie at The Valley.

    Azeez netted 11 goals for Millwall this season as they finished third in the Championship before being beaten by Hull City in the play-off semi-finals.

    Nigeria will meet either India or Jamaica in the final of the Unity Cup on Saturday with those two sides playing their semi-final, also at The Valley on Wednesday evening.

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  2. Plymouth striker Oseni makes Nigeria debutpublished at 11:59 BST 27 May

    Owen OseniImage source, Shutterstock
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    Owen Oseni is in his first season in the English Football League

    Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni made his international debut for Nigeria in their 2-0 win over Zimbabwe on Tuesday night.

    The 23-year-old was sent on as a 77th-minute substitute by the Super Eagles in their Unity Cup semi-final, played at Charlton Athletic.

    Millwall's Femi Azeez scored a goal in each half to secure victory.

    Nigeria will face either Jamaica or India in the final on Saturday before they go on to play friendlies against Poland and Portugal next month ahead of the World Cup in the United States.

    Republic of Ireland-born Oseni, who scored 10 goals in his first season with League One side Argyle, qualifies for Nigeria through his father.