Ghana vs. Nigeria: A Rivalry Renewed in the 2025 Unity Cup Semifinal
The Black Stars of Ghana will lock horns with Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the semifinal of the 2025 Unity Cup at the GTech Community Stadium today, May 28, 2025.
This highly anticipated matchup is a rematch of the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs, where Ghana emerged victorious with a 1-1 score after a goalless draw at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Coach Otto Addo will lead a youthful squad, missing key players like Mohammed Kudus, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Thomas Teye Partey, and Inaki Williams. The Black Stars aim to avenge their 2-1 loss to Nigeria in March last year and progress to the final, building on their recent wins in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
The rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria, famously known as the “Jollof derby,” has a rich history, with 56 encounters between the two teams. Ghana leads with 22 wins, while Nigeria has 13 victories, and 21 draws.
The Super Eagles have won three of their last five meetings, including the last encounter being the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) qualifier in Uyo.
Otto Addo expressed his excitement ahead of the match, acknowledging the importance of the rivalry and the potential to get fans back on track with a win. The Black Stars will feature Jordan Ayew and a mix of experienced and young players, while Nigeria will rely on talents like Wilfried Ndidi, Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho, Simon Moses, Frank Onyeka, Stanley Nwabali and Samuel Chukwueze following the absence of Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen.
The match is scheduled for May 28, 2025, at 19:45 GMT at the GTech Community Stadium, the home ground of English Premier League side Brentford FC.
The winner will face Jamaica in the final on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
