The Unity Cup 2025, a four-nation Afro-Caribbean tournament, will come to an end over the weekend with two rounds of matches in London.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Jamaica in the Unity Cup final shortly after Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago have battled in the third-place match.
The Super Eagles saw off the Black Stars 2-1 in their opening game on Wednesday, with Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers on target as Nigeria claimed all bragging rights in the infamous “Jollof Derby”.
Meanwhile, Jamaica edged past their Caribbean neighbours Trinidad and Tobago as a stoppage-time penalty from Richard King earned the Reggae Boyz a 3-2 win over the Soca Warriors.
The Super Eagles, however, will be without captain Ahmed Musa, who has reportedly left the team’s camp. The duo of Amas Obasogie and Christantus Uche will also be missing from the final due to different reasons.
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Where and when is the match?
The Super Eagles and Jamaica will clash in a highly-anticipated battle for Supremacy in the Unity Cup final, slated to take place on Saturday, 31 May, at the Gtech Community Stadium in London, home of Premier League side Brentford.
Historical Perspective – What do the stats say?
The Super Eagles and Jamaica will meet each other for the seventh time in history, with the first encounter between both teams dating back to 1998.
The three-time African champions hold the upper hand in the fixture, having won two games, drawn three and lost one against the Reggae Boyz.
Nigeria defeated the Caribbean nation 2-2 in a friendly in February 1998 but secured a 1-0 win over the Reggae Boyz in another friendly at Loftus Road in London in 2002. The next meeting ended in a goalless draw, while Jamaica claimed their only win in May 2003, a 3-2 victory in another international friendly.
Their only previous meeting in the Unity Cup ended in a 2-0 win for the Super Eagles in 2004, while their most recent clash was a goalless draw in 2009.
Players to Watch Out For
Nigeria
Cyriel Dessers: Dessers was on target in the previous game, scoring the opener against Ghana to take his tally for the Super Eagles to three goals.
The 30-year-old ended the 2024-25 season in blistering form in the Scotland, finishing the just-concluded Scottish Premiership season as the top scorer with 18 goals in 35 league appearances.
Tolu Arokodare: Arokodare missed the Super Eagles’ game against Ghana, having just arrived camp a day before.
The Belgium-based forward will be looking to get off the mark in the Nigerian colours, having failed to do so in his two previous appearances.
The Genk forward won the top scorer award in the 2024-25 Belgian Pro League season, scoring 21 goals and providing six assists in 40 league appearances.
Jamaica
Kasey Palmer: Palmer opened his international account in Jamaica’s previous game against Trinidad and Tobago.
He scored their opening goal, a Panenka penalty as the Reggae Boyz reached the final, and the Hull City midfielder will be tough nut to crack in the midfield against Nigeria.
Rumarn Burrell: Burrell, who made his international debut on Tuesday, scored Jamaica’s second goal against Trinidad and Tobago.
The 24-year-old scored 11 goals for Burton Albion in League One this season and will be looking to continue his good form against the Super Eagles.
How to watch Nigeria v Jamaica final game
You can watch the Unity Cup 2025 final between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium in London LIVE on Afrosport TV, NTA Sports and BON (Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria) member stations anywhere in Nigeria.
You can also watch the match LIVE and for FREE on the GO via Afrosport mobile platforms: Facebook as well as on YouTube and Tiktok.
