The Unity Cup has officially been recognised as a FIFA Tier 1 event, marking a major milestone for the tournament and reinforcing its growing international profile ahead of next week’s competition at The Valley in south-east London.
This year’s Unity Cup will feature four international teams: the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jamaica, India and Zimbabwe, competing across two semi-finals and a finals day between May and May 30 at Charlton Athletic’s historic home ground.
The opening semi-final will see the Super Eagles face Zimbabwe on May 26, followed by Jamaica against India on May 27, with the third-place play-off and final taking place on May 30.
Tournament organisers welcomed the FIFA Tier 1 designation as a significant step forward for the competition, ensuring participating fixtures carry full international recognition under FIFA regulations while continuing the Unity Cup’s legacy of celebrating football, culture and diaspora communities in London.
The Super Eagles are the defending champions of the competition having won it last year.
