The Super Eagles of Nigeria produced a commanding performance to defeat Jamaica 3-0 and successfully defend their Unity Cup title in London on Saturday.
Midfielder Alhassan Yusuf starred for Eric Chelle’s side, scoring twice in the third and 91st minutes as Nigeria secured a fourth Unity Cup title.
Yusuf handed the Super Eagles an early lead, setting the tone for a dominant display against the Reggae Boyz.
Nigeria doubled their advantage through Terem Moffi after an impressive run by Femi Azeez. The winger beat his marker before delivering a pinpoint cross into the penalty area for Moffi to finish clinically.
Yusuf completed his brace deep into stoppage time, latching onto a pass from Philip Otele before firing beyond the Jamaican goalkeeper to seal an emphatic victory.
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The Super Eagles booked their place in the final after a 2-0 semi-final win over Zimbabwe, with Azeez scoring both goals on his debut.
Saturday’s triumph earned Nigeria a second consecutive Unity Cup title after also overcoming Jamaica in last year’s final, while extending their record to four championships in the competition.
The Unity Cup is an annual four-nation international football tournament held in London, featuring countries with large diaspora communities in the United Kingdom.
Nigeria’s attention now turns to an international friendly against Poland at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw on June 3.
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