Super Eagles Defeats Jamaica In Penalty Shootout, Wins 2025 Unity Cup Title

The Super Eagles of Nigeria clinched the 2025 Unity Cup title on Saturday, defeating Jamaica 5–4 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a thrilling 2–2 draw in regulation time.

Nigeria took the lead through Moses Simon in the first half, before Jamaica equalized. Samuel Chukwueze restored Nigeria’s lead after the break, but the Jamaicans responded again, sending the match into penalties.

The tournament, held from May 27 to 31 at the Brentford Community Stadium in London, was a lively celebration of football and cultural heritage, bringing together teams from Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago.

Organised to promote unity and pride among African and Caribbean diasporas in the UK, the 2025 edition marked the return of the Unity Cup after a 21-year hiatus—the last edition was held in 2004.

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