Jamaica make four changes for Unity Cup final against Nigeria
Jamaica Reggae Boy Kaheim Dixon (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the 2-0 victory over India in the Unity Cup semi-final football match at The Valley in London, England, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo: Unity Cup)
May 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica have made four changes to their starting lineup for the 2026 Unity Cup final against Nigeria at Charlton Athletic stadium in London on Saturday.
Defender Christopher Ainsworth, midfielders Dwight Merrick and Nickyle Ellis, and forward Dajaune Brown have been drafted into the team for the title decider against the holders.
The quartet replace Odin Samuels-Clarke, Isaac Hayden, Tyreese Hall, and Bailey-Tye Cadamarteri, who all started in Jamaica’s 2-0 semi-final victory over India on Wednesday.
Jamaica, runner-up in both 2022 and 2025, are aiming to capture the Unity Cup title for the first time.
Nigeria, who had won all three previous staging of the FIFA tier one tournament, qualified for the final after beating Zimbabwe 2-0 in their semi-final game.
Zimbabwe took third place after beating India 1-0 in the play-off earlier on Saturday.
Starting team: Coniah Boyce-Clarke, Christopher Ainsworth, Damion Lowe, Kyle Ming, Brandon Cover, Dwight Merrick, Courtney Clarke, Nickyle Ellis, Nickalia Fuller, Dajaune Brown, and Kaheem Dixon.
— Paul A Reid
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