Ten home-based Super Eagles players and team officials have arrived in London for the 2025 edition of the Unity Cup. The arrival was confirmed on Monday morning, May 26, by team media officer Promise Efoghe.
The squad touched down at Gatwick Airport as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s opening match against arch-rivals Ghana, scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, at the Gtech Community Stadium — the home ground of Premier League side Brentford.
Home-Based Players in Camp:
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Ahmed Musa (Kano Pillars)
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Junior Nduka (Remo Stars)
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Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Enugu Rangers)
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Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars)
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Waliu Ojetoye (Ikorodu City)
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Papa Daniel (Niger Tornadoes)
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Saviour Isaac (Enugu Rangers)
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Collins Ugwueze (Enugu Rangers)
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Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars)
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Adamu Abubakar (Plateau United)
They will be joined by a host of foreign-based stars in the coming days, including:
Foreign-Based Players Expected:
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Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United)
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Maduka Okoye (Udinese)
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Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars)
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Bruno Onyemaechi
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Semi Ajayi
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Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague)
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Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)
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Frank Onyeka (Brentford)
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Chrisantus Uche (Getafe)
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Moses Simon (Nantes)
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Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan)
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Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla)
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Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen)
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Cyriel Dessers (Rangers)
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Tolu Arokodare (Genk)
Tournament Overview:
The Unity Cup returns in 2025 after a 21-year hiatus. The last edition was held in 2004, where Nigeria clinched the title by defeating the Republic of Ireland 3-0 and Jamaica 2-0.
This year’s competition features four nations: Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. The opening match will see Jamaica face Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday, May 27.
The Unity Cup is a celebration of Afro-Caribbean football and unity, aiming to strengthen sporting ties across the diaspora through friendly but competitive matches.
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