A Japanese university football player, who was suspended last year for committing a dangerous tackle on an opponent, is set to make his competitive return in May, a source close to the matter said Wednesday.
Nihon University linebacker Taisuke Miyagawa is scheduled to play for the first time in nearly a year, when his team faces Nippon Sport Science University in a practice game on May 4.
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