- Safiu Kehinde
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has earned the bragging right against arch rival, Ghana, as they humbled the Black Stars with 2-1 victory at the Unity Cup international friendly match on Wednesday.
In what was largely described as jollof derby, the Eric Chelle-led Eagles squared up against Ghana, in London on Wednesday.
The Nigerian national team scored twice in the 1st half to beat the Black Stars.
Cyril Dessers put the Super Eagles ahead in the 14th minute in a spectacular display sending the Nigerian fans at the GTech Community Stadium, venue of the match into frenzy.
The Ghanaians gifted Nigeria their second as Razak Simpson scored an own goal from a Semilore Ajayi’s effort in the 19th minute of play to double the Super Eagles advantage.
Brandon Thomas-Asante however reduced the deficit for the Black Stars in the 70th minute in a half Ghanaians dominated.
The Super Eagles will on Saturday play the Jamaican national team in the final of the four-country tournament.