Only grabbing one point from their first two matches in World Cup 2014 campaign, Japan national are in the brink of elimination. This situation is not a comforting for the Blue Samurai players, including their star man, Shinji Kagawa. The Manchester United play maker admitted that his team failure in picking up at least one…

Being placed in Group C with Colombia, Greece along with Ivory Coast, Japan are considered as the dark horse that could surprise and advanced from their group. However, for that to happen, Blue Samurai head coach, Alberto Zaccheroni is keen on getting his star players match fit for the tournament. Speaking in a recent press…

Following the footsteps of several teams, Japan head coach, Alberto Zaccheroni has already confirmed his 23-men squad for upcoming World Cup 2014, adding that his team doesn't fear anyone in that tournament. Speaking to the media as it was quoted on FIFA, Zaccheroni stated that his side do have huge respect towards their opponents, especially…

Having already confirmed their qualification for the upcoming 2014 World Cup, Japan are set to test their strength this Saturday when they battle against Brazil in Confederations Cup curtain raiser. Acknowledging that his nation doesn't really have much practice against the top footballing powerhouse this days, Alberto Zaccheroni sees that his team can really see…

Japan are gearing themselves up for grabbing a ticket into the upcoming 2014 World Cup as they're currently leading their group with eight points gap from nearest rivals. A victory over Jordan in their next qualifying match will provide that passage for the Blue Samurai and knowing this, head coach Alberto Zaccheroni, warns his players…

Oman will be playing one of the games of their lives when they host Japan in their 2014 World Cup Asian qualifying campaign on Wednesday. Goal keeper Ali Al Habsi acknowledge the importance of this midweek clash against Japan in keeping Oman's World Cup hope alive. The Wigan Athletic goalie believes that his team are…

World Cup 2014 host, Brazil, continue their preparation for the upcoming tournament with a friendly against Japan on Tuesday. Having already scored 14 goals passed their previous two Asian opponents, the South American giant will set to face a tougher test against Alberto Zaccheroni's men. Brazil head coach Mano Menezes believes there are still room…

Preparing for their 2014 World Cup qualifying match against Spain on Tuesday, France will be hosting Japan for a friendly this Friday. Although it may only be a friendly but head coach Didier Deschamps doesn't want his players to take Japan lightly as the Asian giant are a very solid squad, especially under the guidance…