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India lose 0-2 to Jamaica in Unity Cup, to face Zimbabwe in 3rd place play-off | Football News

India lose 0-2 to Jamaica in Unity Cup, to face Zimbabwe in 3rd place play-off | Football News

3 min readMay 28, 2026 10:12 AM IST India lost 0-2 to Jamaica in the semifinal of the 2026 Unity Cup at The Valley in London, conceding goals in each half of the match. Khalid Jamil’s men will now face Zimbabwe in the third place playoff on Saturday while Jamaica face Nigeria in a repeat of last year’s final. In what was the first match India played on British soil since 2002, Courtney Clarke’s stunning early strike in the eighth minute and Kaheim Dixon’s solo effort in the 78th minute ensured Jamaica’s entry into the final. Zimbabwe had gone down to Nigeria earlier in the day in the first semi-final. The match marked several important individual moments. Noufal PN and Ricky Shabong made their senior national team debuts, while Edmund Lalrindika was handed his first-ever start for India. A quick Jamaican counter sliced through India’s shape in the eighth minute, forcing Gurpreet Singh Sandhu into a sharp save from a tight angle. Yet the danger was far from over. India failed to clear their lines, …

India vs Jamaica Live Score, IND vs JAM Unity Cup Semifinal 2026 Football Today Match Live Score, Head to Head, Lineups

India vs Jamaica Live Score, IND vs JAM Unity Cup Semifinal 2026 Football Today Match Live Score, Head to Head, Lineups

India vs Jamaica Live Score Unity Cup: IND take on JAM at the Valley. (Credit: X/Indian Football) India (IND) vs Jamaica (JAM), Unity Cup Semifinal 2026 Live Score: India are set to take on Jamaica in England for the Unity Cup semifinal on Wednesday. This will be the first time in 24 years that the Indian men’s team will play on English soil. India are currently ranked 136th in the world while Jamaica are 71st and they just missed out on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to DR Congo. The four-team tournament also features Nigeria and Zimbabwe who will play each other in the other semifinal on Tuesday, ahead of India’s clash with Jamaica. The winners of the semi-finals will advance to the final on May 30, while the remaining teams will contest the third-place play-off on the same day. Story continues below this ad The Blue Tigers, on Monday, arrived in the British capital with 17 players after the withdrawal of Mohun Bagan SG players. Goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari joined a …

India, Jamaica target tangible outcomes in digital payments, defence and trade

India, Jamaica target tangible outcomes in digital payments, defence and trade

India and Jamaica agreed on measures to enhance cooperation in healthcare and clean energy during external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s visit to the Caribbean country, with both sides emphasising the importance of ensuring tangible outcomes from existing agreements. While in Jamaica on May 2-4, Jaishankar met Prime Minister Andrew Holness and held talks with foreign minister Kamina Johnson Smith to review bilateral ties and identify new avenues for cooperation. (@DrSJaishankar X) Jaishankar was the first Indian foreign minister to make a bilateral visit to Jamaica, the first stop in a three-nation tour that will also take him to Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. While in Jamaica on May 2-4, Jaishankar met Prime Minister Andrew Holness and held talks with foreign minister Kamina Johnson Smith to review bilateral ties and identify new avenues for cooperation. The two sides signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in health and medicine, solar electrification of the Jamaican foreign ministry building, and collaboration between the state-run broadcasting bodies. “Both sides also reviewed the status of implementation of existing agreements …

EAM Jaishankar says India-Jamaica ties characterised by ‘continuity and change’

EAM Jaishankar says India-Jamaica ties characterised by ‘continuity and change’

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said the ties between India and Jamaica are characterised by “continuity and change” as he emphasised that this relationship is rooted in a shared history, energised by current cooperation, and aimed at a future filled with greater possibilities. Kingston [Jamaica], May 03 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with Jamaica’s Foreign Minister Kamina J Smith during his first visit to Jamaica, in Kingston on Sunday. (@DrSJaishankar/X) In an interview with The Jamaican Gleaner, Jaishankar also said that both countries “must continue to work together to build a deeper and more resilient partnership that works for both our people and contributes to a more just world.” On Saturday, Jaishankar arrived in Jamaica on his first visit to the Caribbean nation to boost bilateral relations between the two countries. He said that the Indian diaspora, which has a link with Jamaica for 180 years, “gives our ties a special flavour”. He further mentioned that, for many Indians, the mention of Jamaica will immediately elicit thoughts of the cricket of Michael …

EAM Jaishankar visits Jamaica, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago to boost ties

EAM Jaishankar visits Jamaica, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago to boost ties

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago from May 2-10 to boost ties with countries that have a sizeable population of Indian-origin people. Jaishankar will meet the leadership of the three countries. (X/ANI) During the trip, Jaishankar will meet the leadership of the three countries and hold discussions with his counterparts on the gamut of bilateral relations and regional and global issues, the external affairs ministry said on Saturday while announcing the visit. The visit aims to continue the momentum of India’s political engagements with Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, and to boost India’s longstanding and friendly relations with these countries, reflecting the mutual commitment to South-South cooperation and development, the ministry said. Also Read: Jamaican envoy calls S Jaishankar ‘one of most efficient foreign ministers’ All three countries “share a special connection with India owing to the presence of Girmitiya communities,” the ministry said. Jaishankar is also expected to have bilateral engagements and interactions with prominent business leaders and members of the Indian community in these countries. Disclaimer: …

‘If they call, I’ll be ready’: Usain Bolt open for Olympics 2028 comeback for Jamaica in another sport | Sport-others News

‘If they call, I’ll be ready’: Usain Bolt open for Olympics 2028 comeback for Jamaica in another sport | Sport-others News

Usain Bolt cemented his legacy as the greatest sprinter on the planet and the fastest man in the world with a cabinet full of Olympic medals. The Jamaican legend might return back to the marquee sporting event but in a different sport. Bolt, who aspired to become a fast bowler once, was suggested by his high school cricket coach to test himself in the track and field events which led to the birth of an athletics legend. However, the Jamaican legend hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a return to active sports in his first sport. Cricket is back at the LA Olympics after 128 years, and a Jamaican squad will be taking part in the event. Bolt claimed that he will be ready to play cricket if called on by the Jamaican team. Talking to Esquire on the eve of the Doha Marathon, Bolt said, “I am happily retired from professional sport. I haven’t played cricket in a long time but if they call, I will be ready.” Earlier in a promotional event in …

Miss Jamaica health update 6 days after her shocking fall from Miss Universe 2025 stage: She is still in hospital

Miss Jamaica health update 6 days after her shocking fall from Miss Universe 2025 stage: She is still in hospital

Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is still in the hospital after her dramatic fall from the stage during the preliminary evening gown round in Thailand on November 19. The 28-year-old ophthalmologist was immediately taken to Paolo Rangsit Hospital, where she received medical attention. Also read | From Miss Mexico being called a ‘dummy’ to Miss Jamaica’s fall on stage: Everything that happened at Miss Universe 2025 Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry was walking across the stage in an orange evening gown and high heels when she missed a step and fell off the stage. (Instagram/ meekiimodez) The incident occurred as Gabrielle walked the Miss Universe 2025 stage in an orange evening gown, and she was seen being carried out on a stretcher. Despite the incident, the show continued uninterrupted. She had been preparing for the Miss Universe finals, which were held on November 21 in Bangkok, Thailand, and saw Mexico’s Fatima Bosch being crowned the winner. What’s the latest on Miss Jamaica’s health? In a fresh statement on November 24, Miss Universe Organisation president …

Cricket West Indies hopeful to play day-night tests against Australia in Jamaica | Cricket News

Cricket West Indies hopeful to play day-night tests against Australia in Jamaica | Cricket News

Cricket West Indies is hopeful that the third Test match between Australia and the hosts at the Sabina Park in Jamaica will be a day-night Test. Earlier in the week tickets for the schedule for the series went up while the first two Tests in Barbados and Grenada will be red-ball girls the tickets for the third game are sold as a day-night fixture starting at 1:30 PM (local time) “The Australians have agreed for it to be a day-night Test match,” Chris Dehring said at a press conference. “It is of course subject to the new lighting system that’s being implemented at Sabina Park, that it is finished in time and of course to specification “We have in place a very strong monitoring and support system to help the Jamaica Cricket Association and the Jamaican government achieve this. We are certainly looking forward to hosting the very first day-night match,” he added. However, The President of the Jamaica Cricket Association, Dr Donovan Bennett wanted the floodlights at the venue to be installed by January …

USA football captain Christian Pulisic breaks into ‘Donald Trump Dance’ after scoring against Jamaica, says it was not political | Football News

USA football captain Christian Pulisic breaks into ‘Donald Trump Dance’ after scoring against Jamaica, says it was not political | Football News

The United States men’s football team captain Christian Pulisic broke into a dance after scoring a goal against Jamaica, mimicking US President-elect Donald Trump’s viral moves at a recent rally. The forward, however, said that it was just fun and not politically motivated. “I saw everyone doing it yesterday in the NFL, I saw Jon Jones do it, and we were just having a bit of fun. I thought it was a pretty fun dance. Obviously, that’s the ‘Trump Dance’ but it was just a dance that everyone’s doing. He’s the one who created it, so I just thought it was fun,” Pulisic said after his team defeated Jamaica 4-2 in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal “It’s not a political dance. It was just for fun. I saw a bunch of people do it and thought it was funny, so I enjoyed it. I hope some people did,” he added. WESTON MCKENNIE PLAYS A BEAUTIFUL BALL TO CHRISTIAN PULISIC WHO PUTS IT AWAY WITH AN INCREDIBLE FIRST TIME TOUCH. WHAT A GOAL FOR THE USMNT!!! …

India, Jamaica sign pacts on UPI, digital infra; plan to enhance def cooperation | Latest News India

NEW DELHI: India and Jamaica on Tuesday inked agreements for cooperation in digital public infrastructure and linking their online payment systems as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Andrew Holness outlined steps to enhance cooperation in defence, security and trade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on October 1. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) Holness is the first Jamaican premier to visit India at a time when New Delhi has begun enhancing cooperation with countries in the Caribbean as part of its focus on the Global South. Besides his meetings with the Indian leadership, Holness is interacting with trade and industry leaders to attract investments in areas such as information technology. The two sides signed key agreements for cooperation in sharing India’s successful digital public infrastructure to promote financial inclusion and social and economic transformation, and for integrating India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Jamaica’s Jam-Dex. They also signed two other pacts for cooperation in sports and cultural exchanges. “We are ready to …