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Jamaica midfielder Courtney Clarke during the post match press conference. Copyright: ImagoxToyinxOshodix
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play against the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica in the final of the 2026 Unity Cup at the Charlton Athletic Valley Stadium on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports.
After the double from debuting winger Femi Azeez against Zimbabwe sealed a final berth for Nigeria, Clake Courtney and Dixon Kaheim scored against India to set up a rematch of the 2025 Unity Cup final for another year.
Ahead of the final, Soccernet.ng highlights three players with the ability to hurt Nigeria in the final on Saturday.
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Soccer Three Jamaica players who can hurt Nigeria in the Unity Cup final
1. Clarke Courtney
The 23-year-old didn’t have the best season with Sky Bet League Two side Walsall, but was a constant thorn in the flesh of the Indian defenders last night.
Courtney scored a brilliant curler, sending the ball into the top corner, beyond Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, and the Super Eagles have to be wary of the threat posed by the Jamaican.
2. Kaheim Dixon
The Charlton Athletic winger scored the second goal for Jamaica against India, but the process involved was just as brilliant.
Dixon showed quick feet to beat three defenders before squaring the ball beyond the goalkeeper to help the Reggae Boyz seal a final spot against the Super Eagles.
3. Bailey Cadamarteri
The AFC Wrexham striker didn’t find the back of the net against India, but his hold up play was just as important for Jamaica. He constantly troubled the centre-backs.
To reduce his impact, Igoh Ogbu and Chibuike Nwaiwu would have to be at the top of their game.
Adefolahan Guerreiro
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