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Japan football Asian Games squad announcements
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In late July 2026 the Japan Football Association announced its football squads for the Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya. On July 27 it named a 21‑player women's team, led by domestic stars such as roster, featuring Saori Takata, Mami Ueno and goalkeeper Akane Ooba, to defend the title in was named for Group E. Two days later senior men’s team manager Yuki Richard Sturm promoted a distinct “Japan’s Way” style, and on July 30 the JFA released a 23‑player U‑21 men’s roster. roster was released. The July 29 follow‑up clarified the composition: U‑21 squad, coached by Daigo Oiwa, comprises 16 J‑League players, three university athletes and four overseas professionals – defenders Rion Ichihara (AZ, Netherlands) and Keita Kosugi (Eintracht Frankfurt), midfielder Nelson Ishiwatari (Sint‑Truiden) and forward Nwadike Uchebrian (Allbo, Denmark). Coach Gou Oiwa, who will assume senior head‑coach duties in March 2027, highlighted the honor of the tournament. No over‑age players were selected; the youngest squad member is 18‑year‑old forward Araki Rui (Gamba Osaka). Oiwa, slated to become senior head‑coach in March 2027, referenced the recent Kumamoto earthquake and stressed the goal of developing the age group and securing Japan’s first U‑21 Asian Games title since 2010. The men will play compete in Group A with Thailand, Kyrgyzstan and Hong Kong, opening against Hong Kong on 16 September.
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