Ghana and Nigeria will renew their rivalry in a different setting on Saturday as members of the African community in Estonia come together for the African Unity Cup – Friendship Match in Tallinn. The friendly, scheduled for 3 p.m. at Sportland Arena, Jalgpalli 21, Tallinn, aims to promote unity, community engagement and a positive representation of Africa in the diaspora.
The event is being organised by African Expats MTÜ in collaboration with the Association of Ghanaians in Estonia (AGIE), with support from Afro Empire. Speaking on the decision to support the initiative, the CEO of Afro Empire, Tamara Adu, said the event goes beyond the football rivalry between the two countries. “I decided to support this Ghana versus Nigeria friendly because it represents much more than football.
It is about unity, identity, culture, and bringing our community together. As Africans living in the diaspora, events like this give us an opportunity to connect, celebrate our heritage, and create a stronger sense of belonging. And for the Black community in Estonia, I believe this is a powerful moment. It creates visibility, encourages unity, and shows that we can come together to build meaningful platforms for our people.
Football may be the reason we gather, but the bigger purpose is community connection and empowerment,” she said. Ms Adu also expressed optimism that the initiative could become an annual event and eventually bring together more African communities in Estonia. “I truly believe this can grow into a yearly event.
My vision is for it to become bigger than just Ghana versus Nigeria, and eventually include other African communities in Estonia.” President of AGIE, Benny Baiden, said the event was intended to strengthen relations between the two communities rather than fuel the traditional football rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria.