Yusuf then wrapped up the victory in style, finishing off a swift counterattack with a composed strike from the edge of the area to complete his brace and put the result beyond doubt.
The triumph handed Chelle’s experimental squad a perfect end to the tournament, with several fringe players taking advantage of the opportunity to stake claims for regular places in the national team.
It also reinforced Nigeria’s status as the most successful side in Unity Cup history. The Super Eagles previously lifted the trophy in 2002 and 2004 and retained it after last year’s revival of the competition, when they edged Jamaica on penalties in the final.
Despite clashing with the UEFA Champions League final, the match attracted a respectable crowd in London as Nigeria once again demonstrated their superiority in the invitational tournament.
For Chelle, the victory represents another encouraging step as preparations continue for upcoming international assignments and crucial competitive fixtures.
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