Nigeria scored twice in the 1st half to beat the Black Stars of Ghana on Wednesday in London in an international friendly match tagged Unity Cup.

The Super Eagles will on Saturday play the Jamaican national team in the final of the tournament.

Cyril Dessers put the Super Eagles ahead in the 14th minute in a spectacular display sending the Nigerian fans at the GTech Community Stadium, venue of the match into frenzy.

Razak Simpson scored an own goal from a Semilore Ajayi’s effort in the 19th minute of play to double Nigeria’s advantage.

Brandon Thomas-Asante reduced the deficit for the Black Stars in the 70th minute in a half Ghanaians dominated.

Nigeria will face Jamaica in the Unity Cup final on Saturday.

Jamaica beat Trinidad and Tobago 3-2 on Tuesday.

Ahead of the match, Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, had emphasized its significance, stating, “This game presents Ghana an opportunity to restore pride, to fuel the passion of the fans, and to remind the continent that the Black Stars are still a force to reckon with.”

The Unity Cup is a friendly football tournament aimed at fostering camaraderie among nations with historical and cultural ties, particularly from Africa and the diaspora.

Hosted in venues like London, it celebrates unity and diversity while providing a platform for talent and sportsmanship. In this year’s tournament, Nigeria and Ghana are battling in the semifinals for a chance to face Jamaica, who secured their spot in the final with a decisive victory. The knockout-style competition emphasizes goodwill and cultural connection, drawing fans from across the globe. (Pieced together from stories by NAN and PUNCH)

•PHOTO: Super Eagles celebrate as Cyriel Dessers opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a clinical finish against Black Stars of Ghana in Unity Cup, London.