Millwall winger Femi Azeez has pledged his international future to Nigeria, according to reports from Completeports.com. Born in England to a Nigerian father and Spanish mother, the 24-year-old is eligible to represent Nigeria, England, or Spain. However, with no youth international appearances for England or Spain, he can switch to Nigeria without needing FIFA approval. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly made contact with Azeez and his representatives, paving the way for his potential debut. The move gives Super Eagles head coach Éric Sekou Chelle an additional attacking option ahead of the Unity Cup in May. Azeez has been one of the standout performers in the Sky Bet Championship this season. In 34 appearances for Millwall, he has scored nine goals and provided eight assists. His performances earned him a place in the Championship Team of the Season. The former Reading player has attracted attention for his consistency and attacking contributions. He could now be in line for international selection if called up for the upcoming tournament.
Femi Azeez's decision to represent Nigeria comes despite never having played for any of the country's youth teams or visited the national setup. His inclusion would be based solely on heritage and form, not prior engagement with Nigerian football structures. If selected for the Unity Cup, he would instantly become one of the team's most experienced club performers this season.
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