Unity Cup: Nigeria XI vs Jamaica – Dessers leads the line, Werder Bremen and Brentford stars handed Super Eagles debut

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has tasked Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers with leading the attack for Nigeria in their Unity Cup final against Jamaica, Soccernet.ng reports.

Chelle has made four changes to the team that defeated Ghana 2-1 in their opening game of the Unity Cup on Wednesday.

Semi Ajayi, who was involved in Nigeria's second goal against Ghana has been dropped to the bench for the Jamaica fixture.

Bruno Onyemaechi, Papa Daniel Mustapha, and Sikiru Alimi will all start from the bench for the final against Jamaica at the Brentford Community Stadium.

Chelle has named Nathan Tella and Moses Simon. The Franco-Malian tactician has also handed debuts to Werder Bremen and Brentford defenders Felix Agu and Benjamin Fredrick.

In goal, Stanley Nwabali keeps his place after his brilliant display against Ghana. Then, Igoh Ogbu and Fredrick start in the heart of the defence.

Sodiq Ismaila keeps his place at right back, while Felix Agu replaces Bruno Onyemaechi.

Wilfred Ndidi is the Super Eagles' captain sits just in front of the back four. He is partnered by Frank Onyeka, who will operate as the center midfielder. Nathan Tella will play just in front of them.

In the Super Eagles' attack, Samuel Chukwueze retains his place in the starting lineup. On the left, Moses Simon has replaced Sikiru Alimi. In the striker's position, Dessers keeps his place.

Nigeria vs Jamaica: Starting XIs

Nigeria

SuperEagles Team News in
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Agu, Fredrick handed their debut
⚡️ Tella starts
Dessers, Chukwueze, Simon lead attack #SoarSuperEagles #NGAJAM #TheUnityCup pic.twitter.com/seBDqE1k6Z

— Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) May 31, 2025

Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali

Defenders: Igoh Ogbu, Benjamin Fredrick, Felix Agu, Ismaila Sodiq

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (C), Frank Onyeka, Nathan Tella

Attackers: Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Cyriel Dessers.

Jamaica

STARTING XI DROP!

Here’s how the Reggae Boyz line up to rep rep rep the black, green & gold in today’s match against Nigeria

Which player do you think is making the first goal today? pic.twitter.com/yqNvllrxwV

— Official J.F.F (@jff_football) May 31, 2025

Goalkeeper: Shaquan Davis

Defenders: Amari'i Bell, Mason Holgate, Dexter Lembikisa, Richard King

Midfielders: Isaac Hayden, Jonathan Russell, Kasey Palmer

Attackers: Rumarn Burrell, Kaheim Dixon, Renaldo Cephas.