We are extremely excited to announce that the Afro-Caribbean Invitational Tournament THE UNITY CUP is back after 21 years! The Black Stars, Reggae Boyz, Super Eagles and Soca Warriors are set to meet from 27th–31st May 2025 at Brentford FC’s Gtech Community Stadium in West London.
The best of the West Indies will go head-to-head with the best of West Africa in The Unity Cup. The tournament will kick off with the first semi-final on 27th May, as Trinidad and Tobago face off against Jamaica in the first-ever “Trini-Jam” clash on UK soil, deciding who truly rules the West Indies. On 28th May, Nigeria will take on Ghana in a highly anticipated showdown for West African bragging rights.
All four teams will return on Saturday 31st May for an exciting double-header back at the Gtech Community Stadium. The day will feature a third-place play-off, followed by the grand final to crown the 2025 Afro-Caribbean champions.
Dwight Yorke, Head Coach of Trinidad and Tobago, said: “The Unity Cup in London is a fantastic opportunity for us to face quality opposition as we prepare for the Gold Cup and World Cup qualifiers in June. Playing against teams like Jamaica, Ghana and Nigeria — nations with strong footballing traditions — will challenge us in all the right ways. These matches will help us fine-tune our squad, build chemistry, and ensure we are in the best possible shape for the challenges ahead. It’s all about growth, improvement and maintaining momentum.”
Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), added:“We signed on to the tournament as it offers a vital opportunity for our team to bond ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September. The Unity Cup has a special history — and the Super Eagles have always been part of that journey.” Eric Chelle, Head Coach of Nigeria, noted:
“We’re looking forward to taking part in the Unity Cup. It will give us the chance to try out a few new players in different roles, helping us strengthen the squad before our September and October matches.” William Troost-Ekong, Captain of the Super Eagles, said:
“This is a great tournament for us to reunite and continue strategising for the upcoming World Cup qualifying games. We’re looking forward to it.”
Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku – President, Ghana Football Association "I'm thrilled to see the Unity Cup bringing people together at Brentford Stadium in London. This tournament is a shining example of how sports can bridge cultural divides and foster a sense of community. I wish all the teams the best of luck and look forward to seeing the exciting matches unfold. I know matches between Ghana and Nigeria are always intense, no matter what's at stake, and we're all excited about the opportunity to entertain our fans across the globe."
Jordan Pierre Ayew – Captain, Black Stars of Ghana ‘’We are pumped to be part of the Unity Cup at Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford in London. As captain of the Black Stars, I'm proud to represent Ghana on the global stage. Matches against Nigeria always bring an extra level of excitement, and we're ready to give it our all and entertain our fans worldwide. We're looking forward to an intense battle on the pitch and making our country proud’’
JFF President Michael Ricketts: "Indeed the JFF is very excited to be participating in The Unity Cup. This is certainly an opportunity for our Reggae Boyz to expose themselves at the highest level. So we are very excited - I’m sure this will augur very well for the future of some of our young players. We are so very excited at the prospects and looking forward to making an impact when we play our opponents in The Unity Cup at the end of May."
With a capacity crowd of 17,250 expected for each match day, Brentford FC is proud to host the tournament. Club ambassador and former Jamaica international Marcus Gayle stated, “We are excited for the return of the Unity Cup and so proud to host the tournament at the Gtech Community Stadium. This tournament will not only bring together elite footballing talent from Africa and the Caribbean but also celebrate the deep cultural and sporting connections between these nations.
“This is a great opportunity for the world to see the thriving talent of these players. We look forward to entertainment the Unity Cup brings and seeing the tournament make its mark once again.”
Rotimi Pedro, of AfroSport, said: “We are proud to bring back The Unity Cup. It’s been a long journey to revive this important community event, and we’re delighted that fans of African and Caribbean football will once again enjoy top-tier international football at Unity Cup 2025. We are grateful to Brentford FC for providing a home at the Gtech Community Stadium and look forward to welcoming fans back to what, even after 20 years, remains a cultural moment for many who attended previous Unity Cup tournaments. Unity Cup 2025 is a week-long celebration of our interconnected culture in food, music and comedy anchored around elite footballing talents form our home-nations”
Andy Howes, Co-Director of AfroSport, concluded: “The Unity Cup is more than just football — it’s an event that truly goes beyond sport. With the calibre of players and the profile of the teams involved, the tournament is not only culturally significant but also reflects the growing commercial importance of African and Caribbean football, along with the increasing presence of Black football fans within the English game.”
Register your interest to attend the Unity Cup at Gtech Community Stadium. Register for pre sale ticket interest - link here: https://www.unitycup2025.com/
General release to go live from the 15th April at 5pm. Broadcast details to be announced at a later date.
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