The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the final of the 2026 Unity Cup following a 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports.
Playing inside a scanty-looking Valley Stadium, Nigeria locked horns with Zimbabwe in the opening match of the four-nation Unity Cup.
With head coach Éric Chelle opting to hand opportunities to several non-regulars, it was no surprise to see an unfamiliar starting XI. Chelle handed international debuts to Arthur Okonkwo, Obinna Igboke, Chibueze Oputa, and Millwall star Femi Azeez. Nonetheless, the Super Eagles entered the clash as slight favorites to clinch the win.
Nigeria looked the better side from the opening whistle and took just five minutes to break the deadlock. It was the debutant, Azeez, who immediately showed what he is made of.
The three-time African champions worked the ball forward during a fluid attack, where Terem Moffi, under pressure from a defender, managed to hold up play and lay the ball off to Azeez on the edge of the box. Instead of looking for another pass, the Millwall winger took responsibility, striking a wicked, low shot into the bottom-left corner of the Zimbabwean net to make it 1-0.
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