Nigeria secured a 3-0 win over Jamaica at The Valley on Saturday to lift yet another Unity Cup trophy.
More silverware for Nigeria in south London
While attention remained focused on Budapest and the Champions League final, there was still a prize to be won in south London—and the Super Eagles ensured they kept hold of the crown with a convincing performance.
Goals, momentum and a dominant second half
Alhassan Yusuf scored twice for Eric Chelle’s team, who are still adjusting to the reality that they will not be part of this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Terem Moffi added a third as well, finding the net after connecting with a cross delivered by Femi Azeez, with Nigeria taking control after the break.
- Alhassan Yusuf struck a brace for Nigeria.
- Terem Moffi scored, converting Femi Azeez’s cross.
- Nigeria’s second-half surge sealed the comfortable 3-0 scoreline.
Controversy and flashes of quality
The match did not lack entertainment, with standout moments coming from several of Nigeria’s less-recognised players as they eased past their final opponents.
Jamaica’s hopes of a comeback were dented when a penalty appeal was dismissed after Arthur Okwonkwo clattered Kaheim Dixon as the forward moved in on a loose ball, with uncertainty in the holders’ defence at the time.
- Jamaica’s penalty claim was waved away.
- Arthur Okwonkwo challenged Kaheim Dixon as he chased a loose ball.
- Nigeria’s sharper spells enabled them to control the closing stages.
