Unity Cup 2025: Nigeria vs Ghana – Kick-off time and where to watch

By Monsurah Olatunji

African football’s fiercest rivalry returns this week as Nigeria and Ghana face off in the semi-finals of the 2025 Unity Cup—a tournament designed to celebrate the rich cultural and sporting heritage of African and Caribbean communities in the United Kingdom.

The highly anticipated clash between the Super Eagles and the Black Stars will take place on Wednesday, May 28, at the GTECH Community Stadium in West London, with kick-off set for 7:00 PM Nigerian time.

The fixture comes just over a year after the sides last met in the “Jollof Derby”—a March 2024 friendly in Morocco that ended in a 2-1 win for Nigeria.

Their previous competitive meeting was during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, where Ghana progressed on away goals after a 1-1 aggregate draw.

In total, the two West African powerhouses have clashed 56 times, with Ghana leading the all-time record with 25 wins, compared to Nigeria’s 13, while 19 matches have ended in draws.

The semi-final promises to be another dramatic chapter in their storied rivalry.

The Unity Cup, held in London, features four teams: Nigeria (ranked 44th in the latest FIFA rankings), Jamaica (62nd), Ghana (77th), and Trinidad & Tobago (102nd).

The tournament kicked off on Tuesday, May 27, with Jamaica facing Trinidad & Tobago in the first semi-final.

Following the semi-finals, the third-place match and the final will both be held on Saturday, May 31, capping off a week of celebration, unity, and elite football.

Where to Watch Nigeria vs Ghana

Fans can catch all the action live on:

• Afrosport

• DSTV

• NFF TV (Nigeria Football Federation official streaming)

The match is expected to draw a large crowd both at the stadium and via global broadcasts, as football fans gear up for one of Africa’s most enduring rivalries on an international stage.

Samuel Ahmadu

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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