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Japan to Start World Cup Preparations

Japan to Start World Cup Preparations

With World Cup qualification already in the bag, Japan coach Takeshi Okada hopes to use tomorrow's qualifying match against Qatar at the Yokohama International Stadium as part of his team's preparations for South Africa. 10 Jun 2009
Okada Backs Japanese Players to Shine

Okada Backs Japanese Players to Shine

Japan coach Takeshi Okada believes that Japanese footballers can be just as good as their counterparts from Europe or South America if they improve their technical ability. 2 Jan 2009
Japan Count Cost Of Missed Chances

Japan Count Cost Of Missed Chances

Japan coach Takeshi Okada was disappointed to see his side fail to capitalise on their chances on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Uzbekistan in World Cup qualifying. 16 Oct 2008
Determined Japan Delight Okada

Determined Japan Delight Okada

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada praised his side's determination as they held on for a 3-2 victory over Bahrain in their opening Group One game of the final round of World Cup Qualifying on a sweltering evening in Manama on Saturday. 7 Sep 2008
Japan Happy With Draw

Japan Happy With Draw

TAKESHI Okada is more than satisfied with Japan's opposition for the fourth and final round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers. 28 Jun 2008
Okada Tempers Joy After Much-Needed Win

Okada Tempers Joy After Much-Needed Win

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada had few complaints after his side's 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Oman, but is wary of a backlash when the two teams meet again in the return match in Muscat at the weekend. 3 Jun 2008
Japan to Run Rule Over Newcomers

Japan to Run Rule Over Newcomers

Japan coach Takeshi Okada called up several new faces for next week's training camp as they step up preparations for June's World Cup qualifiers. 18 Apr 2008
WCQ: Okada to Keep Japan's Foundations

WCQ: Okada to Keep Japan's Foundations

Japan coach Takeshi Okada will use the template put in place by his predecessor as he attempts to steer his country to the finals of the World Cup for a second time. 6 Feb 2008
Okada Named Japan Boss

Okada Named Japan Boss

Takeshi Okada has been confirmed as the new coach of Japan following the Japan Football Association's executive board meeting on Friday. 8 Dec 2007
Japan Confirm Okada Is New Boss

Japan Confirm Okada Is New Boss

The Japan Football Association have confirmed the appointment of Takeshi Okada as the new coach of the national team. 4 Dec 2007

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