Nigeria’s penalty shootout victory over Jamaica in the Unity Cup may not have been a major tournament win, but it marked the Super Eagles’ first senior title in 12 years. The performance revealed fresh tactical direction, individual brilliance, and areas still needing work.
Chukwueze’s...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles held their nerve in a tense penalty shootout to defeat Jamaica and retain the Unity Cup title, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing.
The match ended 2–2 after 90 minutes in Lagos
Goals from Simon and Chukwueze gave Nigeria the edge
Jamaica equalised twice, forcing penalties...
Football may unify, but the Unity Cup final between Nigeria and Jamaica won't be played with soft touches. According to Punch, Super Eagles forward Moses Simon has fired a word of caution to the Reggae Boyz, declaring that today’s clash at the Gtech Stadium in London will be ‘no friendly...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has admitted that his team’s intense first-half press wore them out in their 2-1 semifinal win over Ghana at the Unity Cup in London.
Nigeria surged to a 2-0 lead in the first half, with goals from Cyriel Dessers and a Ghana own goal.
Ghana bounced back strongly...
Nigeria's Super Eagles edged out long-time rivals Ghana 2-1 in a spirited semi-final clash at the Unity Cup in London on Wednesday, setting up a showdown with Jamaica.
Cyriel Dessers opened the scoring early for Nigeria.
Ghana’s Razak Simpson conceded an own goal to make it 2-0 at halftime.
The...
As the 2025 Unity Cup kicks off, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has handed starting roles to three home-based players while experienced forward Ahmed Musa begins on the bench. The high-stakes fixture against Ghana's Black Stars offers fresh faces a chance to shine.
NPFL players Sodiq...
The Nigeria Super Eagles face off against long-time rivals Ghana Black Stars tonight in London as the Unity Cup returns after 21 years. A final spot and national pride are on the line.
Kick-off: 7:00 PM (Nigerian time), Wednesday, May 28
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
Broadcast...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to face the Ghana Black Stars in London with a refreshed lineup under coach Eric Chelle, and some big names are missing. The Unity Cup opener is more than a friendly; it’s a pressure test for Chelle’s rebuild.
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
Kick-off: 7:45...