Unity Cup in London: Nigeria’s NPFL-Heavy Squad Hands Zimbabwe a Rare Opening

Nigeria will defend the Unity Cup with a noticeably rotated, home-based squad against Zimbabwe in London, as coach Eric Chelle prioritises Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) players for the tournament. The decision is designed to protect Europe-based regulars ahead of June friendlies versus Portugal and Poland—while giving fringe and domestic standouts a high-stakes audition.