Super Eagles Take On Zimbabwe In Unity Cup Opener; Super Falcons Eye Cape Verde Friendlies

According to reports, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to kick off their Unity Cup campaign against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. The match will be held at The Valley, the home ground of Charlton Athletic. The defending champions enter the tournament after a dramatic victory over Jamaica in the previous edition, winning 5-4 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in regulation time.

In the other semi-final, Jamaica will face India a day later at the same venue. The third-place play-off and the final are scheduled for Saturday, 30 May, also at The Valley.

Meanwhile, attention will turn to the Nigerian women’s national team, the Super Falcons, as they prepare for a pair of international friendlies against Cape Verde. The matches are set to take place at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Wednesday, 15 April, and Saturday, 18 April. These friendlies are part of the build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Nigeria holds a strong record against Cape Verde, having won 2-1 away and 5-0 at home during the 2023 WAFCON qualifiers.

The Super Falcons are expected to commence camp in Abuja this weekend as preparations intensify ahead of the friendlies and the continental tournament.