Nigeria thrash Jamaica 3-0 to retain Unity Cup – The Sun Nigeria

Super Eagles of Nigeria retained the Unity Cup title on Saturday, defeating Jamaica 3-0 in the final at The Valley in London, with Alhassan Yusuf scoring twice and Terem Moffi adding another goal in a dominant performance by the Super Eagles.

Eric Chelle’s team successfully defended the crown they won last year, putting on a clinical performance against the Reggae Boyz.

Nigeria, who booked their place in the final with a 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe, wasted little time asserting their dominance as Yusuf opened the scoring in the fourth minute.

The midfielder reacted quickest after a long throw was flicked on inside the penalty area, converting the rebound after Jamaica goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe had initially made a save.

The Super Eagles continued to control proceedings and doubled their advantage in the 59th minute through Moffi.

Femi Azeez, one of the standout performers of the tournament, delivered a pinpoint cross from the left flank, and Moffi rose highest to head past the Jamaican goalkeeper.

Jamaica struggled to create meaningful opportunities despite enjoying spells of possession, though they had a penalty appeal waved away after Arthur Okonkwo collided with Kaheim Dixon during a rare attack.

Nigeria remained in control throughout the game and sealed the victory in stoppage time when Yusuf scored his second goal of the evening.

The victory confirmed Nigeria’s supremacy in the Unity Cup, as the Super Eagles have now won all four editions since the tournament’s creation in 2002.