Sports

Unity Cup: Nigeria defeat Zimbabwe 2-0, reach final

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the final of the 2026 Unity Cup after defeating Zimbabwe 2-0 in London on Tuesday night.

 

Debutant Femi Azeez was the star of the match, scoring twice on his first appearance for the senior national team.

 

The Millwall winger opened scoring within the opening five minutes before adding his second goal in the 63rd minute to secure victory for the defending champions.

 

Nigeria controlled the game from start to finish, dominating possession and creating several chances while restricting Zimbabwe to limited opportunities.

 

Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle expressed satisfaction with the team’s display, particularly the contributions of players handed opportunities during the tournament.

 

The victory also ended Nigeria’s recent winless run against Zimbabwe after a series of drawn encounters between both countries.

 

Azeez, who enjoyed an impressive season with English Championship side Millwall, delivered a standout performance that could further boost his profile ahead of the summer transfer window.

 

Nigeria will face the winner of the second semi-final between India and Jamaica in the final.

Olayinka Babatunde

Recent Posts

Ex-Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege Resigns from APC

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives…

2 hours ago

PDP adopts Sandy Onor as sole presidential candidate for 2027

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has adopted Senator Sandy Onor as its sole consensus presidential…

6 hours ago

WHO warns of rising Ebola cases in DRC, Uganda

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has raised concerns over…

6 hours ago

Africa secures $498.8m pledges for Ebola response efforts

Africa has secured approximately $498.8 million in pledges and commitments to strengthen response efforts against…

6 hours ago

EFCC moves Saleh Mamman to Kuje prison to begin 75-year sentence

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has transferred former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to…

6 hours ago

Mahdi Shehu faults reported PDP move involving Pantami, calls for apology to Jonathan

Public commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has reacted to reports linking former Minister of Communications and Digital…

6 hours ago