Femi Azeez delivered one of the most compelling individual performances of his Championship season on the final matchday, scoring twice for Millwall in a 2-0 victory over Oxford United at The Den on Saturday, May 2, 2026 — and doing so with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle understood to be finalising his squad for a busy June international schedule.
The 24-year-old left-footed winger opened the scoring in the 34th minute with a powerful strike using his weaker right foot, before completing the brace with a composed finish in the second half to double Millwall’s lead. The goals were his 10th and 11th of the campaign, taking his season tally to 18 goal contributions across 35 Championship appearances — 11 goals and seven assists.
Beyond the scoresheet, Azeez was active throughout the match, creating three chances including one big chance, contributing three key passes, and completing two dribbles before being substituted. The all-round display underlined the attacking versatility that has characterised his season.
The timing of the performance carried additional significance. Just two days prior, Azeez had publicly committed his international future to Nigeria — a decision that had been anticipated given his London upbringing and eligibility to represent England. Saturday’s display at The Den appeared to immediately reinforce that commitment with actions on the pitch.
According to reports, Premier League scouts from Brighton and Bournemouth were present at the ground to observe Azeez, whose market value has risen steadily throughout the season. The reported interest from two top-flight clubs means the winger could potentially enter any international duty period this summer already identified as a Premier League transfer target.
Chelle, who took charge of Nigeria following the departure of Finidi George in 2024, has spoken publicly about his desire to inject fresh attacking energy into the Super Eagles setup alongside established forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. With Nigeria set to defend the Unity Cup in London later this month before a series of friendlies against European opposition in June, squad announcements are expected imminently.
Azeez’s 18 goal contributions this season place him among the more productive wide attackers in the Championship, a division that has historically served as a strong proving ground for Nigeria internationals. His brace against Oxford United on the final day of the regular season ensured his campaign ended on a high note at a moment when international selection decisions are being made.
Whether Chelle moves to hand Azeez his first senior Nigeria call-up in the coming weeks remains to be confirmed, but his statistics, his recent declaration of allegiance, and the nature of Saturday’s performance have collectively strengthened the case considerably.
