Francis Uzoho captains Nigeria to Unity Cup 2026 victory

Nigeria won the Unity Cup 2026 tournament, with Omonia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho lifting the trophy as team captain. The Nigerian national team secured victories against Zimbabwe with a 2-0 score and Jamaica with a 3-0 score in the final match. Although Uzoho did not participate in either match, he was awarded the captain's armband during the trophy ceremony. Uzoho stated that his appointment as captain was based on his seniority within the squad and thanked the coaching staff for the opportunity. The player expressed satisfaction with the team's success, noting that the national team had also won the same tournament the previous year. Tarem Moffi also participated in the lifting of the trophy alongside Uzoho.