Samuels-Smith and Clarke set for Reggae Boyz debuts in Unity Cup

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Odin Samuels-Smith and Courtney Clarke have been handed debuts for the Reggae Boyz as they take on India in the semifinals of the Unity Cup at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic, in London on Wednesday.

Nineteen-year-old Samuels-Smith plays for the Everton FC Under-21 team while 23-year-old Clarke plays for Walsall in the English League 2.

Coniah Boyce-Clarke will start in goal with Captain Damion Lowe marshalling the defence that includes Kyle Ming and Brandon Cover.

Jamaica are trying to qualify for a third final in the Unity Cup where they will meet Nigeria, who beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in the first semi-finals played on Tuesday at the same venue.

Starting team:

Coniah Boyce-Clarke, Odin Samuel Smith, Damion Lowe, Kyle Ming, Brandon Cover, Isaac Hayden, Courtney Clarke, Tyreese Hall, Nickalia Fuller, Bailey-Tye Cadamarteri, Kaheem Dixon.