2025 Unity Cup: 'Nigeria had a matured squad than ours' - Otto Addo

The Black Stars of Ghana lost 2-1 to Nigeria last Wednesday. The match took place at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, West London. This game was part of the ongoing Unity Cup tournament.

Both teams played well, testing each other's strengths and weaknesses. Nigeria started strong, scoring two goals within twenty minutes. Razak Simpson scored an own goal, and Cyriel Dessers added another for Nigeria.

In the second half, Brandon Thomas from Coventry City FC scored for Ghana. They had chances to equalize but could not convert them into goals.

After the match, coach Otto Addo acknowledged their poor start. He noted that they improved in the second half. Addo mentioned that Nigeria's squad was more experienced than his team’s.

He expressed optimism about some positive aspects of their performance. “It’s not always easy when players haven’t played together often,” he said. He praised the second half and looked forward to seeing his players again.

Ghana will now face Trinidad and Tobago in the third-place playoff. Meanwhile, Nigeria will play Jamaica in the final on Saturday, May 31, at the same venue.