The NFF confirmed its participation in this year’s Unity Cup Invitational Tournament, which also involves senior men’s national teams of Jamaica, Ghana, and Trinidad & Tobago, which is scheduled to take place next month in London. www.aclsports.com reports.
The tournament will kick off with the first semi-final on Tuesday, 27th May, as Trinidad & Tobago tackle Jamaica in the first-ever ‘Trini-Jam’ on UK soil. The following day, three-time African champions Nigeria will take on four-time African champions Ghana in the second semi-final.
All four teams will return on Saturday, 31st May for the final day of action, with the losers of the semi-final fixtures featuring in the third-place game, before the Final to determine The Unity Cup 2025 champions. All matches will be played at the 17,250-capacity Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, West London.
Speaking after the final details were finalized and signed, Rotimi Pedro, of AfroSport, said: “We are proud to bring back The Unity Cup. It’s been a long journey to revive this important community event, and we’re delighted that fans of African and Caribbean football will once again enjoy top-tier international football at Unity Cup 2025. We are grateful to Brentford FC for providing a home at the Gtech Community Stadium and look forward to what, even after 20 years, remains a cultural moment for many who attended previous Unity Cup tournaments. Unity Cup 2025 is a week-long celebration of our interconnected culture in food, music, and comedy anchored around elite footballing talents from our home nations.”
President of NFF, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, said: “We signed on to the tournament as it offers a vital opportunity for our team to bond ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September. The Unity Cup has a special history, and the Super Eagles have always been part of that journey.”
Marcus Gayle, Brentford FC ambassador and former Jamaican international, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome the Unity Cup back and to host it here at the Gtech Community Stadium. This tournament will not only showcase elite football talent from Africa and the Caribbean but also celebrate the deep cultural and sporting ties between these regions. It’s a brilliant platform for players to shine, and we’re excited about the entertainment and community spirit the tournament brings.”
Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Eric Chelle, is expected to use the window to familiarize himself with the team more ahead of the other 2026 World Cup qualifying games later in the year, and the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
