Nigeria booked their place within the remaining of the Unity Cup after a 2-1 victory over Ghana in an exhilarating semi-final conflict held on the Gtech Group Stadium, house of Brentford FC, on Wednesday night time.
The Tremendous Eagles acquired off to a flying begin when Remo Stars right-back Sodiq Ismail delivered a pleasant cross into the field, which Cyriel Dessers managed brilliantly earlier than slotting house within the 14th minute. It was a second of redemption for Dessers, who marked his return to the nationwide group with a composed end – his first look since scoring in opposition to Ghana in a pleasant in 2024.
Nigeria doubled their lead simply 5 minutes later. A well-taken free-kick by Samuel Chukwueze discovered the top of defender Semi Ajayi, whose effort deflected off Ghana debutant Rasaq Simpson and into the web, leaving the Ghanaian goalkeeper stranded. The Tremendous Eagles went into the break with a cushty 2-0 lead.
Ghana responded within the second half and managed to tug one again within the seventieth minute via Brandon Thomas-Asante, nevertheless it was not sufficient to cease Nigeria from securing a hard-fought win and advancing to the ultimate.
The extremely anticipated fixture as soon as once more reignited one among Africa’s fiercest soccer rivalries, offering an thrilling take a look at for each groups forward of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Nigeria will face Jamaica within the Unity Cup remaining on Saturday, thirty first Might, on the similar venue. Jamaica defeated Trinidad & Tobago 3-2 within the first semi-final on Tuesday.
