Nigeria vs Zimbabwe LIVE: Unity Cup semi-final latest score, match stream, goal updates and fan reaction

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·26 Mei 2026

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe LIVE: Unity Cup semi-final latest score, match stream, goal updates and fan reaction

Winners will progress to Saturday's final against India or Jamaica

Unity Cup action takes centre stage for the second successive year as Nigeria face Zimbabwe in the first semi-final at The Valley in south-east London this evening. The international football tournament returned 12 months ago after an absence that lasted over two decades, with the Super Eagles overcoming Jamaica on penalties to successfully defend their title.

Today's showdown is a rematch from the CAF World Cup qualification campaign where failure to beat Zimbabwe across two matches ultimately cost Nigeria the chance of topping Group C and avoiding the play-offs where they were beaten by DR Congo last November, thus missing out on this summer's showpiece in North America.

Memories of those qualifiers - which both ended 1-1 - are still fresh, but a score will be settled on neutral ground this evening as one team has to emerge victorious. The winners will progress to Saturday's final to face the winners of the second semi-final between India and Jamaica, while the losing side has to settle for a place in the third-place play-off. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog!