Reggae Boyz for United Cup in May
KINGSTON, Jamaica – After missing out on a spot in the 48-team FIFA World Cup, Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz will contest the four-team Unity Cup set for London May 26-30, the Jamaica Football Federation confirmed earlier this week.
Jamaica will join defending champions Nigeria, Zimbabwe and India in the tournament set to be played at The Valley in Charlton, south-east London.
Jamaica are two- time runners-up, losing to Nigeria on penalties in the final last year when it was played at Brentford Community Stadium.
Nigeria, who will also miss the World Cup to be hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada, won all three stagings, in 2002, 2004 and last year, while it will be the first time for India and Zimbabwe.
Jamaica will play India in one semi-final on May 27, a day after Nigeria plays Zimbabwe with the final set for May 30.
-Paul A Reid
