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Unity Cup 2025: Nigeria beat Ghana 2-1 in London

The Super Eagles will on Saturday play the Jamaican national team in the final of the tournament.

and • May 28, 2025
Super Eagles squad
Super Eagles squad [Credit: Super Eagles ]

Nigeria scored twice in the first half to beat the Black Stars of Ghana on Wednesday in London in an international friendly match tagged Unity Cup.

The Super Eagles will on Saturday play the Jamaican national team in the final of the tournament.

Cyril Dessers put the Super Eagles ahead in the 14th minute in a spectacular display sending the Nigerian fans at the GTech Community Stadium, venue of the match into frenzy.

Razak Simpson scored an own goal from a Semilore Ajayi’s effort in the 19th minute of play to double Nigeria’s advantage.

Brandon Thomas-Asante reduced the deficit for the Black Stars in the 70th minute in a half Ghanaians dominated.

(NAN)

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