Japan U-23 beat South Africa in friendly, send strong warning signals to Nigeria ahead of Rio 2016 Olympics

By Daily Sports on June 30, 2016

Japan U23 defeated South Africa 4-1 in an international friendly played on Wednesday afternoon.

Shoya Nakajima’s brace and goals from Shinya Yajima and Takuma Asano silenced Owen da Gama's side at the Matsumotodaira Park Stadium.

South Africa began the game brightly and took the lead via Gift Motupa’s penalty in the opening minutes of the game before the Asians clawed back to the massive win.

Japan will be hoping to win an Olympic football medal for the first time since Mexico 1968 when the event starts in July.

The continue their build up with a game against Brazil on July 30 before taking on the Dream Team VI on August 4 in Manaus.

Coach Makoto Teguramori will name his 18-man squad for Rio de Janeiro on Friday.

•Sourced from goal.com. Photo shows Yuta Tokoyawa of Japan

 

 

 

 

Source Daily Sports

Posted June 30, 2016


 

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