Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a spot in the final of the 2025 Unity Cup, defeating Ghana’s Black Stars 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal match held at the GTech Community Stadium.
Cyriel Dessers scored the opening goal for Nigeria, followed by an own goal from Razak Simpson, which gave the Super Eagles a 2-0 lead before halftime. Ghana’s Brandon Thomas-Asante scored a consolation goal in the 70th minute, but Nigeria’s defense held strong to secure the win.
The victory marks another milestone for Nigeria’s football team, reinforcing their status as a powerhouse in the Afro-Caribbean cultural sphere. The Super Eagles will face Jamaica in the final on Saturday.
Ghana, despite missing key players, demonstrated resilience under coach Otto Addo, but ultimately fell short against Nigeria’s solid defense. The Black Stars will now face Trinidad & Tobago in the third-place playoff.
The Unity Cup, which returned after a 21-year hiatus, celebrates Afro-Caribbean culture and football, bringing together nations with large diasporas in London.