Super Eagles pip Jamaica on penalties to lift Unity Cup

Nigeria’s Super Eagles emerged champions of the Unity Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Jamaica in the final played on Saturday, May 31.

The pulsating encounter saw the Nigerian side take the lead twice during regulation time with goals from Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze, but the resilient Jamaicans fought back on each occasion to draw level, forcing the game into penalties with a 2-2 scoreline after 90 minutes.

The penalty shootout saw the Super Eagles hold their nerve to overcome the Reggae Boyz and lift the Unity Cup in what was a fiercely contested showdown.

The win adds to Nigeria’s growing momentum ahead of upcoming international fixtures.

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