The 27-year-old Australian striker has had issues with the back complaint in the past, but the problem isn't expected to be serious and he's expected to be fit to face Cerezo Osaka on Sunday.

And Nagoya will be hoping Kennedy lines up on the weekend as they struggled to re-adjust tactically in his absence.

Nagoya are currently third in the J.League, three points behind leaders Urawa Reds.

In England's Premier League, Richard Garcia remains on the sidelines injured as Hull City's relegation worries worsened after a 2-0 loss to Aston Villa.

Hull are three points from safety with three games to play.

In Norway's Tippeligaen, Jade North was on the bench as Tromso IL went top with a 2-1 win over Sandefjord.

In the first-leg of the Croatia's HR Nogometni Cup final, former Socceroo Josip Skoko played a full game as Hajduk Split won 2-1 at home against NK Sibenik.

In Scotland's First Division, Simon Storey played a full game as Airdrie United gave themselves hope of survival after a 4-1 win at Ayr United. Young Socceroo Ryan McGowan put in a full shift for Airdrie.

In Singapore's S.League, Goran Subara played the full 90 for Gombak United as they beat Home United 1-0 to move into second.