Femi Azeez is on the verge of making his highly anticipated debut for Brighton & Hove Albion, with head coach Fabian Hurzeler confirming that the winger is set to return to full squad training ahead of Sunday’s fixture against Coventry City at the CBS Arena. The 25-year-old Nigeria international made the move to the Seagulls from Sky Bet Championship side Millwall on transfer deadline day, committing his future to the club by signing a four-year contract. However, his initial integration into the Premier League side was put on hold after listing among Brighton’s injured players due to a minor hamstring problem. That setback delayed his opportunity to feature in the opening stages of the campaign, but his recovery has now cleared the path for his first appearance in Brighton colors.
Addressing the squad’s fitness updates prior to the weekend, Hurzeler expressed genuine hope that Azeez will serve as an immediate attacking option for the upcoming match. The Brighton head coach confirmed that the Nigerian winger would participate fully in training with the main group, noting that if everything progresses as planned without any reaction from his hamstring, Azeez will be in contention for the matchday squad. The potential arrival of the wide man comes at an important juncture for Brighton, who have recorded one win from their opening three Premier League games this season. Injecting fresh energy into the line-up could provide the spark Hurzeler’s side needs as they navigate their early domestic commitments.
Azeez arrives in the top flight backed by an exceptional body of work from his time in the Championship. During an impressive 2025/26 campaign with Millwall, the versatile attacker was instrumental in driving his team’s push for promotion. He demonstrated his quality in front of goal by scoring 11 goals and contributing seven assists throughout the season. His consistently impactful displays earned him widespread recognition across the league, highlighted by his selection as the Championship Player of the Month for February. Furthermore, his stellar individual performances over the course of the year earned him a prestigious place in the official Championship Team of the Year, underlining the caliber of player Brighton secured on deadline day.
His stellar club form also translated directly onto the international stage when he made his senior debut for Nigeria earlier this year. Azeez delivered a decisive performance in his first outing for the Super Eagles, scoring both goals in a commanding 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe. Having demonstrated his capacity to deliver in high-stakes environments for both club and country, the 25-year-old is now poised to embark on the next chapter of his career in the Premier League. If cleared by the medical staff following his return to full training, Sunday’s clash at the CBS Arena against Coventry City could mark the start of Azeez’s journey at Brighton & Hove Albion.
