Unity Cup: Nigeria’s Super Eagles on collision course with Jamaica after Reggae Boys edge 5-goal thriller

Jamaica have booked their place in the 2025 Unity Cup final—but the identity of their opponent will be decided today when Nigeria face off against fierce rivals Ghana in a high-stakes Jollof Derby at the Gtech Community Stadium in London, Footynaija.com reports.

The Reggae Boys sealed their spot with a dramatic 3-2 win over Trinidad & Tobago in a thrilling semi-final on Tuesday night. They surrendered a two-goal lead before snatching victory in stoppage time.

Hull City midfielder Kasey Palmer got Jamaica up and running in the 25th minute, calmly converting from the penalty spot.

First Goal in the Unity Cup Tournament by @kaseypalmer45

Penalty Kick in the 25th minute
Score: 1-0

LETS GO BOYZ #jamaicafootballfederation #reggaeboyz #unitycup2025 pic.twitter.com/KNXSSdwmYN

— Official J.F.F (@jff_football) May 27, 2025

Rumarn Burrell then doubled their lead eight minutes into the second half with a fine finish past 40-year-old Trinidad & Tobago goalkeeper Marvin Phillip.

RICHARD KING CLOSED THE SHOW WITH COMPOSURE ⚡️

Our Boyz take game 1️⃣ against Trinidad & Tobago in the Unity Cup with the last kick of the game!

Drop a ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/44T83LQV8q

— Official J.F.F (@jff_football) May 27, 2025

But the Soca Warriors hit back almost immediately. Isaiah Leacock pulled one back within a minute, and former Columbus Crew playmaker Kevin Molino levelled with a brilliant strike to make it 2-2.

Just when extra time looked inevitable, Jamaica were awarded a second penalty deep into stoppage time—and defender Richard King made no mistake, firing home in the 94th minute to seal a place in Saturday’s final.

They now await the winner of today’s heavyweight clash between Nigeria and Ghana.

The Super Eagles will aim for a repeat performance after edging to a 2-1 victory over the Black Stars in a friendly last year.

The three-time African champions will miss the services of Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and William Troost-Ekong but head coach Eric Chelle will count on the quality of Cyriel Dessers, Samuel Chukwueze, and Ahmed Musa against Ghana.

For the losing side, a third-place play-off against Trinidad & Tobago awaits.