Soccer and food are two things from which rivalries can form. In some countries, soccer rivalries start on the field or within a neighborhood. Food also can have regional debates over who does it best. However, it’s rare that food and soccer combine to form one of the fierce rivalries in the world. That’s where the Jollof Derby enters the conversation.
The Jollof Derby is any soccer match that takes place between Nigeria and Ghana. The rivalry is so old, it precedes the independence day of both nations. With two of the most populous countries in Africa and situated close to each other in West Africa, these two nations compete in everything.