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Unity Cup: Super Eagles to face Zimbabwe in opener

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Zimbabwe in the opening match of the 2026 Unity Cup, organisers have confirmed.

 

The fixture is scheduled to take place at The Valley Stadium, home of Charlton Athletic, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

 

In the second semi-final, Jamaica will take on India a day later at the same venue.

 

The tournament will conclude on Saturday, May 30, with both the third-place match and the final set to be played at The Valley.

 

Nigeria head into the competition as defending champions, having won the last edition after a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Jamaica, following a 2-2 draw in regulation time.

Olayinka Babatunde

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