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JAPAN UNDER 23S

Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 9, 2016
Former Sweden boss Lagerback warns Japan ahead of crunch Olympic clash
Former Sweden manager Lars Lagerback has warned Japan that his countrymen will bring skill as well as steel to their do-or-die Olympic soccer clash on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 31, 2016
Brazil tops Japan in final Rio tuneup
Japan was of no challenge to Brazil as Makoto Teguramori's side went down 2-0 at the hands of Neymar & Co. in its final Rio Olympic warm-up on Saturday.
SOCCER
Jun 26, 2016
Endo to miss Japan's Rio send-off against South Africa
Japan Under-23 captain Wataru Endo is set to miss the team's last home game before the Rio Olympics against South Africa in Nagano Prefecture on Wednesday due to an elbow injury.
SOCCER
Jun 20, 2016
Japan names squad to face South Africa in Olympic warmup
Japan's Under-23s coach Makoto Teguramori named a 21-man squad on Monday to face fellow Olympic participant South Africa on June 29.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 19, 2016
Japan names Koroki as final overage player for Rio
Urawa Reds striker Shinzo Koroki was named the Japan Football Association's third and final overage player for this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 12, 2016
Koroki, Shiotani eye Olympic soccer overage berths
Urawa Reds striker Shinzo Koroki said Saturday he is honored to be considered among the three overage players on the shortlist for Japan's team to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 31, 2016
Japan to face Brazil in Olympic warm-up
Japan's Under-23s will play Olympic host Brazil on July 30 in Goiania in their final warm-up for the Rio de Janeiro Games, the Japan Football Association announced on Tuesday.
SOCCER
May 15, 2016
Miura replaces Nara for Japan's Toulon tilt
Shimizu S-Pulse defender Genta Miura has been added to Japan's Under-23 squad for the upcoming Toulon International tournament in France, the Japan Football Association said Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 11, 2016
Olympic coach Teguramori warns players against gambling
In the wake of bans handed to badminton players over casino gambling, Japan's Olympic soccer coach said Monday he will warn his players of the dangers facing them.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 14, 2016
Teguramori calls up Van Wermeskerken for Olympic warmup tour
Versatile Dutch-based defender Sai van Wermeskerken was among 22 named to Japan's under-23 national side for its tour of Portugal starting next week, the Japan Football Association announced on Monday.

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