Football
Crossfire: Nigeria 3, Jamaica 0 — the diaspora derby that London owns
Nigeria retained the Unity Cup at The Valley on May 31. The desk argues over what a London final actually says about us.
Crossfire: No flag of ours at the World Cup — does it still belong to us?
Jamaica fell to DR Congo, Nigeria are out too, and the tournament opens June 11 without a Reggae Boyz or Super Eagles shirt. The desk argues it out.
Unity Cup Final, Same Time As Last Year
*Reggae Boyz get another shot at Nigeria in Saturday's Unity Cup final. Head-to-head in this tournament: 0–3.*
Trinidad And Tobago Play Under No Name At All
*The TTFA dropped the Soca Warriors nickname rather than pay Selwyn Melville for the trademark. The team now plays as ‘the Trinidad and Tobago men’s national football team.’ A brand consultant called it brave.*
Khadija Shaw signs four-year extension with Manchester City
The Reggae Girlz captain is committed to one of the FA Women's Super League's top sides through 2030. For Jamaican diaspora football culture, the deal extends the visibility window for a generational striker through what should be peak years.
Crossfire: Can the Reggae Girlz win a major before Shaw's contract ends in 2030?
Khadija Shaw signed through 2030 at Manchester City. That gives the Reggae Girlz a window. The question is whether Jamaica builds the supporting cast in time. Yardman and Cousin Leroy take opposite sides.