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SA Men's U17 coach Vela Khumalo

Confident Khumalo backs Amajimbos to shine against Japan in U17 World Cup last 16

Amajimbos coach Vela Khumalo remains optimistic that they can go through to the last 16 stage of the FIFA U17 World Cup on Saturday, when they meet Japan.

Yuito Suzuki

SC Freiburg confirm signing of Japan international Yuito Suzuki

Bundesliga club SC Freiburg have confirmed the signing of Japan international Yuito Suzuki from Danish side Brondby.

Team Nigeria pose for a photo ahead of the Women's group C match between Spain and Nigeria during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de la Beaujoire on July 28, 2024 in Nantes, France.

Mercy Akide confident Nigeria can win Olympic clash against Japan

Nigerian football legend Mercy Akide who represented the Super Falcons in two Olympic Games believes the West Africans will secure a win against Japan tonight in Paris.

Daichi Kamada

Crystal Palace snap up Lazio midfielder Daichi Kamada on free transfer

Japan attacking midfielder Daichi Kamada has reunited with manager Oliver Glasner after signing with Premier League side Crystal Palace.

Hansi Flick

Hansi Flick sacked as Germany manager following heavy loss to Japan

Hansi Flick has been sacked as manager of Germany in the wake of Saturday's 4-1 home friendly defeat to Japan.

Hansi Flick

Germany boss Hansi Flick under pressure following heavy home defeat to Japan

Germany manager Hansi Flick's position looks uncertain after an embarrassing 4-1 home friendly defeat to Japan on Saturday.

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