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Nadeshiko Japan to face Nigeria and New Zealand in International Friendly Matches in October
20 June 2022
It has been determined that the Nadeshiko Japan (Japan Women’s National Team) will be playing against the Nigeria Women’s National Team and New Zealand Women’s National Team in international friendly matches held at Noevir Stadium (Hyogo) on Thursday 6 October and Nagano U Stadium (Nagano) on Sunday 9 October, respectively.
International Friendly Match (10/6@Hyogo)
Date: Thu. 6 October 2022 *Kick-off time TBC
Venue: Noevir Stadium (Hyogo)
Fixture: Nadeshiko Japan vs Nigeria Women’s National Team
Host: JFA
Japan National Football Team's Official Partner: Kirin Brewery Company, Limited, Kirin Beverage Company, Limited
Japan National Football Team's Official Supplier: adidas Japan K.K.
TV Broadcast: TBC
International Friendly Match (10/9@Nagano)
Date: Sun. 9 October 2022 *Kick-off time TBC
Venue: Nagano U Stadium (Nagano)
Fixture: Nadeshiko Japan vs New Zealand Women’s National Team
Host: JFA
Japan National Football Team's Official Partner: Kirin Brewery Company, Limited, Kirin Beverage Company, Limited
Japan National Football Team's Official Supplier: adidas Japan K.K.
TV Broadcast: TBC
Comment of Coach IKEDA Futoshi (Nadeshiko Japan)
We are delighted to welcome two great teams, Nigeria Women's National Team and New Zealand Women's National Team, for our international friendlies in October. Nigeria is a dynamic team that continues to show its strength in the Confederation of African Football, while New Zealand is gearing up to host next year's FIFA Women's World Cup™. We have to gain more experience against teams outside of Europe and the United States, in order to prepare for the World Cup. We hope to showcase an exciting match that will bring great joy to many people.
Opponent Data
Nigeria Women’s National Team
◇FIFA Ranking (As of 17 June 2022): 39th
◇Japan’s head-to-head record: 2 wins 1 loss (4 goals, 1 conceded)
New Zealand Women’s National Team
◇FIFA Ranking (As of 17 June 2022): 22nd
◇Japan’s head-to-head record: 7 wins 2 draws (21 goals, 8 conceded)
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