The stage is set for another fierce encounter as the Black Stars of Ghana face off against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the semifinal of the 2025 Unity Cup on Wednesday, May 28, at the GTech Community Stadium in Brentford, England. Kick-off is at 19:45 GMT.

🏆 The Stakes


This match serves as more than just a pathway to the final — it's a battle for pride, supremacy, and a continuation of one of Africa's fiercest football rivalries, widely dubbed the “Jollof Derby.” The winner of this clash will face Jamaica in the final on Saturday, May 31.

🔥 A Rivalry Rekindled


  • 56 previous meetings:

    • Ghana: 22 wins

    • Nigeria: 13 wins

    • Draws: 21

  • Last competitive meeting: Nigeria edged Ghana 2-1 in a friendly in March 2024.

  • Most memorable recent clash: Ghana eliminated Nigeria in the 2022 World Cup playoffs on away goals (1-1 on aggregate).

🇬🇭 Ghana: Young Squad, Big Ambitions


Coach Otto Addo has assembled a youthful team for this tournament, aiming to build depth and prepare for the future. Notable absentees include:

  • Mohammed Kudus

  • Thomas Partey

  • Kamaldeen Sulemana

  • Inaki Williams

However, the squad features:

  • Jordan Ayew – Expected to lead the attack.

  • Returnees like Majeed Ashimeru and Felix Afena-Gyan

  • Local league stars: Kwame Opoku (Asante Kotoko), Razak Simpson (Nations FC), Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak), Kamaradini Mamudu (Medeama SC)
“It’s a friendly but not really a friendly,” Addo said. “We want our people to be proud of us. A win here can get the fans behind us.”

🇳🇬 Nigeria: Stacked with Firepower


Despite the absence of Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, Nigeria’s squad remains dangerous:

  • Kelechi Iheanacho

  • Samuel Chukwueze

  • Wilfried Ndidi

  • Ahmed Musa

  • Simon Moses

  • Frank Onyeka

  • Stanley Nwabali (goalkeeper)

🏟 Venue


  • GTech Community Stadium, London

  • Home of Premier League side Brentford FC

📅 Match Details


  • Fixture: Ghana 🇬🇭 vs Nigeria 🇳🇬

  • Tournament: Unity Cup 2025 – Semifinal

  • Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

  • Time: 19:45 GMT

  • Venue: GTech Community Stadium, Brentford, England

  • Final Opponent: Jamaica 🇯🇲 (May 31)

This match promises high intensity, pride, and possibly fireworks — a perfect recipe for another classic in the historic Ghana-Nigeria football saga.