The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Jamaica 5-4 on penalties to win the Unity Cup.
Glamtush reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday defeated Jamaica 5-4 on penalties to win the Unity Cup 2025. The game had ended 2-2 in regulation time.
Moses Simon opened the scoring with a fine finish off Cyriel Dessers’ cross, but the Raggae Boys leveled almost immediately through Kaheim Dixon.
The Super Eagles again scored, thanks to a fantastic solo effort from Samuel Chukwueze. Again, Jamaica found an equalizer, with Jon Russell finding the back of the net in the 63rd minute.
This win means that Nigeria has won the trophy for the second consecutive time.
The 2025 Unity Cup, which was held from May 27 to 31 at Brentford Community Stadium in London, was a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage and football
The tournament featured four teams: Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago. It was organised to foster unity and pride among the African and Caribbean diasporas in London.
This year’s edition was particularly poignant, as it marked the return of the tournament after its last occurrence in 2004, underscoring its importance in promoting cultural understanding and community cohesion.