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Unity Cup 2025: Nigeria set to tackle Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica at Brentford

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Unity Cup 2025: Nigeria set to tackle Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica at Brentford
By Dayo Awoniyi
The Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, West London, is set to host the highly anticipated Unity Cup Invitational Tournament, featuring top tier international football from Nigeria, Jamaica, Ghana, and Trinidad & Tobago.
The tournament, which was officially confirmed on Wednesday, will take place over a week in late May 2025.
Rotimi Pedro, of AfroSport, expressed his excitement about bringing back the Unity Cup, saying, “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.”
The tournament will kick off with the first semifinal on Tuesday, May 27, as Trinidad & Tobago takes on Jamaica in the first-ever ‘Trini-Jam’ on UK soil.
The following day, three time African champions Nigeria will face off against four time African champions Ghana in the second semifinal, promising an electrifying match between two continental giants.
Nigeria Football Federation President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, highlighted the significance of the tournament, stating, “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.”
Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Eric Chelle, added, “We’re looking forward to taking part in the Unity Cup as it will give us the chance to try out a few new players in different roles, helping us to strengthen our squad before the matches in September and October.”
Team captain William Troost-Ekong also expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “This is a great tournament for us to reunite and continue strategizing for the upcoming World Cup qualifying games.”
Marcus Gayle, Brentford FC ambassador and former Jamaican international, welcomed the Unity Cup back to the Gtech Community Stadium, stating, “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.”
The Unity Cup 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience, combining top class football with a celebration of culture and community spirit.
With the tournament just around the corner, fans are eagerly anticipating the thrilling matches and exciting moments.
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Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
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