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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA][AFC U23 ASIAN CUP] Japan's Fujita believes; Aiash urges Qatar to focus

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April 24, 2024

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Doha: Japan midfielder Joel Fujita is confident he and his teammates can prevail in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ quarter-final against Qatar despite head coach Go Oiwa’s rotation policy meaning the Samurai Blue have made numerous changes throughout the tournament.

The Belgium-based Fujita captained the team in their opening 1-0 win over China PR but has not started since as Oiwa has given the majority of his squad the opportunity to feature in the group phase, with the Japanese advancing as second place finishers from Group B.

But with the competition now in the knockout phase and the prospect of three intense games over the next 10 days for the teams that feature in the final on May 3, Fujita believes the Japanese are ready for the task ahead. .....


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