Super Eagles beat the Reggae Boyz 5-4 on penalties in the Unity Cup final to retain their title. Nigeria and Jamaica played to a 2-2 draw in regulation time, forcing a penalty shootout. The three-time AFCON champions last defeated Jamaica 21 years ago to win the second edition of the Unity Cup. Moses Simon of Nigeria is presented with the Unity Cup after the Unity Cup final against Jamaica at Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, England.
The Super Eagles took the lead in the 9th minute through Nantes forward Moses Simon, following a precise pass from Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers on the right wing. Two minutes later, Jamaica equalised through Kaheim Dixon after Remo Stars defender Sodiq Ismaila lost his marker on the right side.
In the second half, Nigeria scored their second goal in the 53rd minute when AC Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze unleashed a powerful left-footed shot, assisted by Nathan Tella inside the box. Ten minutes later, Jamaica exploited a gap on Nigeria’s right side, sending a cross that allowed Jon Russell to score the equaliser. Despite the absence of Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen and Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman, Nigeria won the Unity Cup, recording two wins and scoring four goals throughout the tournament. Osimhen featured in Galatasaray’s 2-0 win over Istanbul Basaksehir at Rams Park.