'Doesn't matter if we lose the final' – Super Eagles star Ndidi reflects on Unity Cup clash v Ghana

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has reflected on the Unity Cup clash against Ghana, saying that beating the Black Stars was non-negotiable.

The Leicester City ace played a key role in Nigeria's Unity Cup triumph in May, playing the entirety of the matches against Ghana and Jamaica as the Super Eagles won the Afro-Caribbean international football tournament for a third time.

Ndidi has admitted that the Super Eagles clash with Ghana on May 28, 2025 carried more than just footballing significance as it was a matter of pride.

He highlighted the deep emotions tied to the West African derby, stressing that defeating the Black Stars was a must, even if it came at the cost of losing the final.

"The Ghana game was more of settling our ego, we have to win that one. It doesn't matter if we lose the final," Ndidi said on The Culture League podcast. 

The Unity Cup is aimed at celebrating African and Caribbean unity through sport and culture, with fans of various nationalities turning up in numbers.

Ndidi noted a relatively cautious turnout from Nigerians, compared to the energetic presence of Ghanaian and Jamaican fans.

"The turnup was good. For Ghanaians, they came out, Jamaicans came out. I feel like Nigerians we wanted to see how it went first, then the next one they'd come. But the turn up for other countries was much,” he added.

Ndidi has resumed pre-season training at Leicester City and started Friday's 2-1 victory over FC Karpaty Lviv.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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