Femi Azeez don move another big step for im football journey as the Nigerian winger don officially join Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion from Millwall.
Brighton don confirm say dem sign the 25-year-old Nigerian international on four-year contract, although dem no reveal how much dem pay Millwall for the deal. With this move, Azeez don become the latest Nigerian player wey go wear Brighton shirt, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Femi Azeez Don Secure Premier League Move
Azeez go now join forces with fellow Nigerian player Zadok Yohanna, wey also join Brighton for June.
Brighton explain say dem manage complete the transfer after both clubs submit deal sheet before the original 11pm deadline. Because of that, dem get extra time until 1am to put everything together and seal the deal.
Brighton’s sporting director, Mike Cave, welcome Azeez to the club and talk say dem happy say dem fit bring the Nigerian winger into the squad.
According to am, Azeez dey come after one very strong season with Millwall, where im performance help the club reach the playoffs.
He also describe the Nigerian as one of the hottest attacking players for the Championship and say Brighton dey look forward to working with am.
Before im waka comot from Millwall, Azeez don play 77 matches for the club. For those games, he score 15 goals and provide 13 assists.
This new move na another big chapter for Azeez, especially considering how im don gradually climb through the English football system.
Azeez Don Carry Championship Experience Enter Brighton
Azeez start im football journey for Watford academy before moving enter non-league football with Northwood.
From there, he play for Wealdstone and Hanwell Town before Reading come give am chance in 2019.
Five years later, for 2024, Azeez join Millwall and no waste time before he start showing say he fit become one of the dangerous attacking players for the Championship.
His performance during the 2025/26 season really catch eye, as he make both the PFA Championship Team of the Season and EFL Championship Team of the Season.
Now, the Nigerian winger don finally get im opportunity to test im ability for the highest level of English football with Brighton.
Azeez don also make strong start with Super Eagles. Things don also dey move fast for Azeez on the international stage.
For im first appearance for Nigeria back in June, the winger score both goals as Super Eagles beat Zimbabwe 2-0.
Only four days later, he still make another big impact when he provide an assist as Nigeria run Jamaica 3-0.
With im serious pace, attacking skills and growing experience with the national team, Azeez go now hope say he fit carry that same energy enter Brighton and make serious impact for the Seagulls.
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Last Updated on September 2, 2026 12:58 pm by Hitvibz Media
Super Eagles Baller Femi Azeez Don Land for Premier League, Join Brighton From Millwall
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