US EditionNigeria Hold Nerve to Beat Jamaica on Penalties in Unity Cup Final
- Nigeria's Super Eagles retained the Unity Cup by beating Jamaica 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium on May 31, 2025.
- The match followed the return of the Unity Cup after 21 years, with both teams eager to honor past history and the tournament’s cultural significance.
- Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze scored early goals for Nigeria, while Kaheim Dixon and Jonathan Russell responded for Jamaica, leading to a competitive and intense 90-minute game.
- The penalty shootout featured six perfect kicks before Jamaica's Dwayne Atkinson missed, and Nigeria's Christantus Uche calmly converted the decisive kick to secure victory.
- Nigeria's win under coach Eric Chelle highlights the squad’s promising new talents and continues the Unity Cup’s role in fostering community and cultural unity through sport.
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