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Friendly: Japan coach, Ikeda unveils squad for Super Falcons clash
By Adeleye Kunle
Nadeshiko of Japan head coach, Futoshi Ikeda has named a strong 25-woman squad for his team’s friendly against the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
The encounter is billed for the Noevir Stadium, Kobe on Thursday, October 6.
Ikeda named a number of foreign-based players in his team, including West Ham United duo, Risa Shimizu and Honoka Hayashi.
AS Roma of Italy defensive stalwart, Moeka Minami, North Carolina’s Fuka Nagano and Hana Takahashi, who plays for Urawa Reds Ladies were also included in the squad.
The Super Falcons defeated Japan 1-0 in the first ever meeting between both teams at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens
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