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Konno Set to Miss Japan Opener
DEFENDER Yasuyuki Konno is set to miss Japan's World Cup opener against Cameroon after suffering a knee injury in yesterday's 2-0 defeat by Ivory Coast.
5 Jun 2010
Ideal Build-Up for Japan's Okada
JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada believes tomorrow's contest with the Ivory Coast will closely replicate his side's opening World Cup clash against Cameroon on June 14.
3 Jun 2010
Japan Squad Given Chance to Shine
JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada will look to use every one of his 23-man World Cup squad in tomorrow's extended friendly against the Ivory Coast in Sion.
3 Jun 2010
Japan Include Europe-Based Quartet
UNDER-PRESSURE Japan coach Takeshi Okada took few risks in naming his country's 23-man World Cup squad.
1 Jun 2010
Japan Training Pic Special
Our Asian rivals put the heartbreak of their double own goal defeat against England at the weekend behind them as they returned to the training field at their pre-World Cup camp in Switzerland. Pics by Getty Images.
1 Jun 2010
Lampard Keen to Keep Spot-Kick Duty
England midfielder Frank Lampard was keen to keep hold of penalty-taking duties after missing from the spot in today's World Cup warm-up friendly win over Japan in Graz.
31 May 2010
England v Japan Pic Special
England scraped past Japan thanks to two own goals in an utterly unconvincing performance by the wannabe World Cup contenders. Japan looked stronger - especially in the first half - despite losing 2-1. Pics by Getty Images.
31 May 2010
Owen Cole The Star For England
FABIO Capello will spend an uncomfortable 48 hours deciding who to trust with England's World Cup fate after a thoroughly unconvincing 2-1 victory against Japan in Graz.
31 May 2010
Nakamura Could Miss England Clash
FORMER Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura is a major doubt for Japan's friendly with England in Austria tomorrow.
29 May 2010
Endo Aims to Drive Japan to Success
The World Cup often represents the pinnacle of a footballer's career but for Yasuhito Endo, that dream was soured somewhat in 2006 when he was confined to the bench for all of Japan's three group games.
27 May 2010
Okada Aims for Semis
Japan go into the 2010 World Cup with the weight of boss Takeshi Okada's declaration they are aiming for the last four on their shoulders.
27 May 2010
Japan Beaten By South Korea
PARK Ji-sung and Park Chu-young scored as South Korea beat fellow World Cup qualifiers Japan 2-0 in a friendly international today.
25 May 2010
Kennedy Top Of The Charts
ASIAROOS WRAP:
Socceroo Joshua Kennedy became outright J.League topscorer on Sunday with his eighth strike of the campaign as Nagoya Grampus crashed 4-1 to Kashima Antlers.
17 May 2010
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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