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Japan Women's Coach Nielsen Steps Down, Weeks After Asian Cup Glory ...
The JFA said his contract expired after the title run, and assistant coach Michihisa Kano will lead Japan's three April friendlies.
- On Thursday, the Japan Football Association announced that head coach Nils Nielsen is leaving his post just 12 days after leading Japan to the Women's Asian Cup title in Sydney on March 21.
- Women's national team director Norio Sasaki stated Nielsen's coaching was 'a little too lax' and 'lacking passion,' arguing a more rigorous approach is necessary to win the 2027 Women's World Cup.
- The 54-year-old Dane became the first foreign-born coach of the Nadeshiko in December 2024; his contract expired after the tournament, and the board chose not to renew it.
- Assistant coach Michihisa Kano will serve as interim manager for Japan's upcoming tour, which includes three away friendlies against the United States in April.
- JFA president Tsuneyasu Miyamoto stated the organization aims to appoint a permanent successor as soon as possible after the U.S. tour, with officials indicating the next full-time coach will likely be Japanese.
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