Japan women’s national football team sent a message to Nigeria’s Super Falcons and other Paris Olympic games group-stage opponents with a dominant win over Ghana.
Japan continued their impressive form by defeating Ghana’s Black Queens 4-0 in a friendly match held in Kanazawa on Saturday.
This victory marks Japan’s third consecutive win in friendlies, building on their 2-0 and 4-1 victories over New Zealand in May and June, respectively.
Despite Ghana playing with ten players after a red card in the 23rd minute, Japan was held scoreless in the first half.
Japan’s offense came alive with Mina Tanaka opening the scoring in the 51st minute. Maika Hamano, Aoba Fujino, and Riko Ueki followed with goals in the 65th, 67th, and 80th minutes, respectively.
This match served as a crucial preparation for Japan’s group stage matches at the Paris Olympics. Japan is set to face Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Brazil, and Spain in their group.
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Japan’s clash against the Super Falcons on July 31st will be highly anticipated, marking their second encounter in the Olympic women’s football tournament. The first encounter was at the 2004 Athens Games, where Nigeria emerged victorious with a 1-0 win. However, Japan has won all three of their most recent friendly meetings against Nigeria, each with a 2-0 scoreline.
Japan’s Olympic Schedule
- July 25th: Japan vs. Spain (reigning Women’s World Cup champions)
- July 28th: Japan vs. Brazil
- July 31st: Japan vs. Nigeria’s Super Falcons
As Japan gears up for these challenging matches, their recent performances indicate a strong preparation and readiness for the Olympic competition.
The Super Falcons will need to be at their best to overcome Japan, who are riding high on a wave of confidence and form. The game promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams aim to make a strong impression at the Olympics.
