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Nadeshiko, Nielsen part ways

Nadeshiko, Nielsen part ways

Kuala Lumpur: The Japan Football Association announced on Thursday that Nils Nielsen’s contract as head coach of the women’s national team will not be renewed. 
The Dane steered Japan to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ title, defeating Australia 1-0 in the final.
The 54-year-old was appointed in December 2024, replacing Futoshi Ikeda, and became the first foreign head coach of the Japan women’s national team.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 will be the focus of Nielsen’s replacement as the three-time Asian champions look to add a second global crown to their 2011 triumph.

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