Nigeria 2-1 Ghana: Reactions as Super Eagles win jollof battle, advance to Unity Cup final

The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded a 2-1 win against the Black Stars of Ghana in a Unity Cup semifinal clash played on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

The Super Eagles went in front through Cyriel Dessers in the 14th minute converting a cross by Sodiq Ismail.

The second came from a set piece as Semi Ajayi's deflected back was credited as an own goal for Razak Simpson.

Ghana responded in the second half and pulled one back through Brandon Thomas-Asante

Eric Chelle would make changes as the Super Eagles would hold on for the win.

The victory means that the Super Eagles of Nigeria booked a spot in the Unity Cup final against the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica.

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Nigerian football fans took to social media to celebrate the accomplishment.

First they started off by trolling Ghana claiming that Nigerian jollof is superior.

The other major reaction featured the praise of home based players included to the national team.

Nigerians also expressed confidence that the Super Eagles can win the Unity Cup.

See reactions below