Nigeria Beats Ghana 2-1 to Reach Unity Cup Final in London

Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a 2-1 victory over Ghana's Black Stars in the Unity Cup semi-final at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, with goals from Cyriel Dessers and an own goal by Ghanaian defender Razak Simpson. Dessers, playing his seventh match for Nigeria, scored the opener with a precise finish after receiving a cross from Sodiq Ismail, who also earned an assist. Simpson's own goal doubled Nigeria's lead early in the match, while Ghana's Brandon Thomas-Asante scored a late consolation goal but could not prevent Nigeria from advancing. Nigeria's solid first-half dominance limited Ghana to few chances, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali making key saves to maintain the lead. This win sets up a final against Jamaica, who defeated Trinidad & Tobago 3-2, marking a significant milestone for new Nigerian head coach Eric Chelle. Overall, Nigeria's disciplined performance and effective finishing secured their place in the final of the Unity Cup tournament.