Nigeria, May 29 -- Nigeria's Super Eagles triumphed over fierce rivals Ghana with a 2-1 victory in a pulsating Unity Cup semi-final clash at the Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday night.

Goals from Cyriel Dessers and an own goal by Ghana's Razak Simpson secured the win, earning Nigeria a place in Saturday's final against Jamaica.

The match, dubbed the "Jollof Derby," was anything but friendly, as the historic rivalry between the two West African giants reignited in front of a packed, energetic crowd of diaspora fans in West London.

Cyriel Dessers gave Nigeria a dream start in the 14th minute, expertly chesting down a cross before rifling a low shot past Ghanaian goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim.

It marked his second goal against the Black ...