Former Nigerian international Ifeanyi Udeze believes Super Eagles’ new boy Femi Azeez has plenty to offer the senior national team.
Udeze made this known on the backdrop of Millwall’s impressive debut against Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup, where he scored two brilliant goals.
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Speaking with Brila FM, the former PAOK defender stated that he was delighted with Azeez’s display against Zimbabwe.
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He also noted that the Nigerian international has plenty to offer the Super Eagles in future matches.
“I watched the Azeez against Zimbabwe, and I was really delighted with the way he played.
“He was everywhere and gave Zimbabwe some moments of nightmares.
“I want to see more of this performance against Jamaica and subsequent games that the Super Eagles will play.”
High Profile Friendlies Against Portugal, Poland
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play high-profile international friendlies against Poland and Portugal during the June 2026 FIFA window.
Nigeria will first face Poland on June 3 at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw, and will then take on World Cup-bound Portugal on June 10 at a venue in Portugal.
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These fixtures are organized to keep the Nigerian squad competitive following the international break. For Portugal, the match in June will act as their final warm-up fixture before they head to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria, three-time African champions, will miss the FIFA World Cup for the second consecutive edition, following their absence from the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
The Cup holders, Super Eagles, are also scheduled to defend their crown at this year’s Unity Cup Tournament in London, where they will take on Jamaica in the final of the competition on Saturday.
