In May 2025, Ghana, Jamaica, Nigeria, and Trinidad and Tobago will gather in London to vie for the Unity Trophy.
This event, dubbed “The Best in the West – the Afro Classico Contest,” promises fans an exciting experience with two semi-finals featuring intense local rivalries.
The first semi-final, scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, will mark the inaugural TriniJam encounter on UK soil, as Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors take on Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz in a battle to establish supremacy in the West Indies.
On the following day, May 28, Nigeria’s Super Eagles will compete against Ghana’s Black Stars to see who will claim bragging rights in West Africa.
The four teams will reconvene on Saturday, May 31, for a double-header, where two matches will determine the bronze medalist, followed by the final to crown the champion of The Unity Cup 2025.
Nigeria, a two-time Unity Cup champion, may be considered the favorites due to their FIFA ranking and recent performances.
However, the competitive landscape shifts dramatically when they face their West African rivals, Ghana, who previously defeated the Super Eagles 4-1 in London.
Jamaica will also enter the tournament with a desire for redemption, having lost by a narrow margin in their last encounter.
In anticipation of the event, Rotimi Pedro from AfroSport, the event’s organizer, expressed, “I am delighted to announce the return of The Unity Cup. Reviving this significant community event has been a long journey, and we are thrilled that fans of African and Caribbean football will witness top-tier international matches at The Unity Cup 2025.”
Andy Howes, Co-Director of AfroSport, remarked, “The Unity Cup is a tournament that truly embodies the frequently cited phrase ‘an event that transcends sport.’ With its lineup of elite athletes and the prominence of the participating teams, this event holds considerable cultural significance and also highlights the increasing commercial value of African and Caribbean football, alongside the expanding demographic of black football supporters in English football.”
