Pre-match ceremony was held as a part of JFA Respect Fair Play Days 2014 for the world without discrimination and violence in the game against Ghana Women’s national team, Nadeshiko Japan WORLD MATCH 2014 on 13 September at ND Soft Stadium in Yamagata.

Japan Football Association decided to set days during Fri. 5 September to Sun. 9 September for promoting message of “JFA Respect Fair Play Days 2014, for the world without discrimination and violence”. During this period, the message of fighting firmly against discrimination and violence that are coming to light will be actively announced and educational and promotion activities for respect and fair play spirit will be widely implemented.

Captain of both teams declared message of firmly fighting against discrimination and violence, followed by joint photo session of players and referees.

Message announced by Captain of Nadeshiko Japan

MIYAMA Aya (Nadeshiko Japan)
Through the power of football, we trust that discrimination can be eliminated from sports and from our society and we pledge to move forward to this goal. We kindly ask you to join us for this fight.
Thank you.

Message announced by Captain of Ghana Women’s National Team

Leticia ZIKPI (Ghana Women’s National Team)
I pledge not to to use, not to allow and not to accept violence and verbal abuse.
Let us make our world without discrimination and violence through the power of respect to each other.