Gtech Community Stadium to host return of Unity Cup
Brentford have confirmed the Gtech Community Stadium will host the the return of the Unity Cup in May 2025.The Unity Cup is an Afro-Caribbean international football tournament last held in 2004.The tournament will feature Ghana, Jamaica, Nigeria, and Trinidad and Tobago in two semi-finals, a final, and a third-place play-off to be played at the home of the Bees.Brentford defender Ethan Pinnock could feature for Jamaica - starting with their semi-final against Trinidad and Tobago.Brentford club ambassador and former Jamaica international Marcus Gayle said: "We are excited for the return of the Unity Cup and so proud to host the tournament at Gtech Community Stadium."This tournament will not only bring together elite footballing talent from Africa and the Caribbean but also celebrate the deep cultural and sporting connections between these nations."
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