Nigeria will defend their Unity Cup title against India, Jamaica and Zimbabwe when the 2026 edition of the tournament takes place in London from May 26 to 30, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria are currently among the highest-ranked teams in the competition, alongside Jamaica, while Zimbabwe and India complete the line-up. According to India Times, India’s participation marks a significant milestone, as it will be their first appearance in the Unity Cup. The All India Football Federation confirmed the invitation, noting that Nigeria and Jamaica would be the standout teams in the competition. The Unity Cup will follow a knockout format, with semi-final winners advancing to the final and the losing teams contesting the third-place match.

Source: Punch April 03, 2026 01:01 UTC