The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 2–1 victory over Ghana’s Black Stars on Wednesday night to book a place in the final of the Unity Cup in London.
Cyriel Dessers opened the scoring in the 14th minute, converting a well-placed assist from Sodiq Ismail to give Nigeria an early lead in the highly anticipated ‘Jollof derby’. Just five minutes later, the Eagles doubled their advantage when Ghanaian defender Razak Simpson inadvertently turned the ball into his own net under pressure.
Nigeria dominated the first half, with Ghana failing to register a single shot on target before the break.
Ghana pulled one back in the 70th minute through substitute Brandon Asante-Thomas, but it was not enough to change the outcome as the Super Eagles held firm to seal the win.
With the result, Nigeria advance to the Unity Cup final where they will face Jamaica, who edged Trinidad and Tobago 3–2 on Tuesday.
The final is scheduled to take place on Saturday.
