2004 Unity Cup

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2004 Unity Cup
Charlton Athletic football ground.jpg
The Valley Stadium hosted the tournament
Tournament details
Host countryEngland
City London
Dates29 May – 2 June 2004
Teams3
Venue(s) The Valley
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria (2nd title)
Runners-upFlag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland
Third placeFlag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
Tournament statistics
Matches played3
Goals scored6 (2 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of Nigeria.svg Bartholomew Ogbeche (three goals)

The 2004 Unity Cup was an international football tournament held in May and June 2004 at The Valley Stadium, London. Nigeria, Jamaica and Ireland were the competing sides. Nigeria won the competition with Ireland finishing second. [1] [2] The competitors were countries with large diasporas in London.

Contents

Results

Republic of Ireland  Flag of Ireland.svg03Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Ogbeche Soccerball shade.svg36', 69'
Martins Soccerball shade.svg50'
Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica.svg02Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Utaka Soccerball shade.svg
Ogbeche Soccerball shade.svg55'
The Valley, London
Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica.svg01Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland
Barrett Soccerball shade.svg27'
The Valley, London

Table

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 220050+56
2Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland 21011323
3Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 20020330

References

  1. "Nigeria win Unity Cup". news.bbc.co.uk. 31 May 2004. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  2. "Nigeria turn on style to leave Ireland red-faced". theguardian.com. 30 May 2004. Retrieved 10 October 2020.

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