Kolkata, May 25: India arrived in London yesterday to participate in the Unity Cup with the squad, while goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari joined the team today. With an 18-member squad, Khalid Jamil is ready for India’s match against previous edition finalists Jamaica on May 28. After 23 years, India are set to play on London soil again, with all the matches scheduled to be held at The Valley, London.
As Mohun Bagan Super Giant called back seven players who were selected for the national camp, issuing the tournament is scheduling out of the FIFA window, India first travelled with a 17-member squad. Although around five more players were selected, visa issues created problems for their inclusion.
Unity Cup 2026 Fixtures, in Indian time:
Semi-final One, Nigeria vs Zimbabwe, May 27 — 12:00 IST
Semi-final Two, Jamaica vs India, May 28 — 12:00 IST
Final & Third-place Play-off, Saturday, May 30
22-Players final India’s squad for Unity Cup 2026:
Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Hrithik Tiwari, Albino Gomes
Defenders: Rahul Bheke, Nikhil Poojari, Roshan Singh Naorem, Sandesh Jhingan, Akash Mishra, Bijoy Varghese, Pramveer, Nikhil Barla.
Midfielders: Jeakson Singh, Noufal PN, Ricky Shabong, Macarton Nickson.
Forwards: Ryan Williams, Edmund Lalrindika, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Rahim Ali, Farukh Choudhary, Mohammad Sanan, Vikram Pratap Singh.
Update – Four more players have joined the Indian squad today (26.05.2026). Nikhil Barla, Macarton Nickson, Mohammad Sanan, and Vikram Pratap Singh joined the previously announced 18-player squad in London.
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