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Japan Put Seven on Standby

Japan Put Seven on Standby

THE Japan Football Association have named seven reserve players for this summer's World Cup in South Africa. 13 May 2010
No Major Shocks In Japan Squad

No Major Shocks In Japan Squad

JAPAN have announced their 23-man squad for the World Cup with former Portsmouth goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi the only surprise call-up by coach Takeshi Okada. 10 May 2010
Japan to Focus on Hosting 2022 World Cup

Japan to Focus on Hosting 2022 World Cup

Japan are set to concentrate solely on bidding for the 2022 World Cup after being told the 2018 edition will be held in Europe, according to reports. 5 May 2010
Kennedy Returns With Goals Form

Kennedy Returns With Goals Form

ASIAROOS WRAP: Socceroo striker Joshua Kennedy scored again as Nagoya Grampus defeated Montedio Yamagata 2-1 in the Japanese J.League on Saturday evening. 2 May 2010
Kennedy Absent Again In Japan

Kennedy Absent Again In Japan

ASIAROOS WRAP: Socceroos striker Joshua Kennedy was missing again for Nagoya Grampus as they defeated newly promoted Cerezo Osaka 1-0 in the J.League on Sunday. 25 Apr 2010
Jesus Troubled By Back Problem

Jesus Troubled By Back Problem

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroos frontman Joshua Kennedy has missed Nagoya Grampus' 1-0 midweek loss at Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Japan's J.League due to a troublesome back injury. 22 Apr 2010
Kennedy Strikes Again In Japan

Kennedy Strikes Again In Japan

ASIAROOS WRAP: Australian striker Joshua Kennedy has scored a stunning long-range left-foot goal as Nagoya Grampus defeated Kyoto Sanga 2-0 in Japan's J.League. 10 Apr 2010
Japan Thrashed By Serbia

Japan Thrashed By Serbia

Dragan Mrda scored twice in the first half as Serbia downed fellow World Cup finalists Japan 3-0 in a friendly at Nagai Stadium in Osaka today. 8 Apr 2010
Yokohama Trio to Face Serbia

Yokohama Trio to Face Serbia

Yokohama F. Marinos trio Shunsuke Nakamura, Koji Yamase and Yuzo Kurihara have been included in Takeshi Okada's domestic-based squad for Japan's pre-World Cup friendly against fellow finalists Serbia in Osaka on April 7. 30 Mar 2010
Japan Seal Top Spot

Japan Seal Top Spot

Japan wrapped up a successful Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Bahrain at Toyota Stadium today. 4 Mar 2010
England Finalising World Cup Plans With Japan Date

England Finalising World Cup Plans With Japan Date

England will complete their World Cup preparations against Mexico and Japan. 3 Mar 2010
Japan Expect Tough Test From Bahrain

Japan Expect Tough Test From Bahrain

Japan coach Takeshi Okada anticipates a hard-fought encounter when his side host Bahrain in their final Asian Cup Group A qualifier at Toyota Stadium tomorrow night. 3 Mar 2010
Nakamura to Return Home

Nakamura to Return Home

Shunsuke Nakamura is to leave Espanyol and join Yokohama Marinos in his native Japan. 27 Feb 2010
Okada Names Japan Squad

Okada Names Japan Squad

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada has called up five European-based players for their final Asian Cup qualifier against Bahrain in Toyota on March 3. 26 Feb 2010
Japan Secure Asian Cup Place

Japan Secure Asian Cup Place

Three-time champions Japan qualified for the 2011 Asian Cup finals after Hirayama Sota's hat-trick earned a 3-2 comeback victory over Yemen today. 7 Jan 2010
Okada to Rotate Japan Options

Okada to Rotate Japan Options

Coach Takeshi Okada is set to hand debuts to a host of players when Japan tackle Yemen in their penultimate qualifier for the 2011 Asian Cup tomorrow. 6 Jan 2010

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