Unity Cup: Nigeria had more matured players than us, says Ghana coach Otto Addo

Ghana coach, Otto Addo, has attributed his team’s loss to Nigeria in the 2025 Unity Cup to the opponent’s greater maturity.

The Black Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat against the Super Eagles on Wednesday night in the semifinal clash at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Speaking at a post-game press conference, Addo noted that Ghana’s performance improved in the second half, but Nigeria’s experience and maturity ultimately gave them the edge.

“We had problems getting into the duels to press well and defend well,” Addo said.

“I think Nigeria had a more mature team that could adapt faster.”

Despite the loss, Addo expressed satisfaction with the performance of some young players, who provided valuable answers about their abilities.

“The young players did really well,” he said. “They are still learning, trying to improve. We’ve gotten a whole lot of answers from our coaching staff.”

Nigeria’s win sets up a final match against Jamaica, who defeated Trinidad and Tobago 3-2 in the first semifinal fixture.

Meanwhile, Ghana will battle Trinidad and Tobago for a third-place slot on Saturday, May 31.