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Oseni Debuts for Nigeria in Unity Cup Win
27 May
Summary
- Owen Oseni made his international debut for Nigeria.
- Nigeria defeated Zimbabwe 2-0 in a Unity Cup semi-final.
- Oseni is a striker for Plymouth Argyle and qualifies through his father.
Striker Owen Oseni of Plymouth Argyle achieved a significant milestone by making his international debut for Nigeria. The 23-year-old was introduced as a substitute in the 77th minute of Nigeria's Unity Cup semi-final match against Zimbabwe on Tuesday night.
Femi Azeez was the star of the match, netting a goal in each half to ensure Nigeria's comfortable 2-0 victory. The Super Eagles have now advanced to the final of the Unity Cup, where they are set to compete against either Jamaica or India.
This fixture is part of Nigeria's preparation for the upcoming World Cup in the United States. Prior to the global tournament, the team is scheduled to participate in friendly matches against Poland and Portugal next month. Oseni, born in the Republic of Ireland, qualifies to represent Nigeria due to his paternal heritage.
