Nigeria's Super Eagles have advanced to the final of the Unity Cup 2025 after defeating Ghana's Black Stars 2-1 in a thrilling semi-final encounter on Wednesday night.
The Super Eagles dominated the first half of the match against their West African rivals, establishing a commanding two-goal lead. Cyriel Dessers opened the scoring for Nigeria, followed by an own goal from Ghana's Razak Simpson, putting Nigeria firmly in control.
However, the Black Stars mounted a spirited comeback in the second half, with Brandon Thomas-Asante finding the net to reduce the deficit to 2-1. Despite increased pressure from Ghana in the closing stages, Nigeria's defense held firm with a remarkable defensive display to secure their place in the final.
With this victory, Nigeria will now face Jamaica in the Unity Cup final scheduled for Friday. Jamaica had earlier secured their spot in the championship match, setting up what promises to be an exciting finale to the tournament.
Meanwhile, Ghana will look to end their tournament on a positive note when they face Trinidad and Tobago in the third-place playoff, also set for Friday.
The Unity Cup 2025 has provided a platform for these nations to test their squads and tactical approaches ahead of upcoming international competitions, with Nigeria now just one win away from lifting the trophy.
