Super Eagles win Unity Cup 3-0 over Jamaica, debutants shine
Nigeria won the 2026 Unity Cup by beating Jamaica 3-0 in the final at The Valley in London on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Alhassan Yusuf scored twice and Terem Moffi added the other goal, after Femi Azeez’s two goals secured a 2-0 semi‑final win over Zimbabwe. Coach Eric Chelle made just one change from the semi‑final line‑up, bringing in Pisa Sporting’s Rafiu Durosinmi for Hamburger’s Philip Otele. The Super Eagles kept clean sheets in both matches, with Chelle praising the blend of Nigeria Premier Professional League (NPFL) players and foreign‑based stars. Debutants who impressed include Enugu Rangers’ Chibueze Oputa, the Wrexham goalkeeper (name not specified), and Millwall winger Femi Azeez, all praised by Eagle Stars FC coach Isma’il Musa for their performances despite limited preparation time.
The victory keeps Nigeria’s momentum going into an international friendly against Poland on Wednesday, June 4, 2026, at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw. Azeez has been drafted into the squad to replace Samuel Chukwueze, while Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have withdrawn. Midfielders Alhassan Yusuf and Samson Tijani will not travel due to visa issues, so Chelle will rely heavily on the Unity Cup winners for the Poland match. Musa expressed confidence that the team will perform well based on what he saw in the tournament.
Will you follow the Super Eagles’ Poland friendly to see if the NPFL‑foreign blend continues to deliver results, or will you focus on how the visa setbacks affect midfield options ahead of bigger competitions?