By Genevieve Azelama
The African continent, the Caribbean diaspora, and the global community have bonded this past week over a shared history and love for the beautiful game of football. The just-concluded Unity Cup was more than a football tournament; it was a statement of cultural renaissance and unification of identity and culture among African and Caribbean nations.
The 2025 tournament featured matches with Jamaica, Nigeria, Ghana, and much more, but the tournament ended with a 5-4 penalty win by Nigeria against Jamaica, which earned the Nigerian Super Eagles their 3rd Unity Cup trophy. 
The Jamaican team played with rhythmic flair and raw power, accompanied by echoes of Jamaican reggae from fans in the stands, who provided support. The Ghanaian Black Stars ended the tournament with a powerful 4-0 comeback win against Trinidad and Tobago.
The Unity Cup is a tournament rooted in Purpose. It showcases the unique African football power and talent, and it is also a convergence and celebration of African and Caribbean culture and identity, both on the African continent and in diaspora. The tournament is held in London, which features a vibrant African and Caribbean community, and as such, each day was filled with flags, pride music, drum appreciation, and connection.
In a time when geopolitical narratives often try to divide or diminish events like the Unity Cup, remind the world of our unity, our strength, and our joy.
