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2007 Afro-Asian Cup Of Nations
The 2007 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations, officially called AFC Asia/Africa Challenge Cup was played between the winners of the 2004 AFC Asian Cup Japan and the winners of the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt. The competition returned after 10 years, the previous edition was held in 1997. It was held into one leg in Japan. Qualified teams Match details Winners References External links2007 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations- ''rsssf.com'' {{DEFAULTSORT:2007 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations Afro-Asian Cup of Nations Afro-Asian Cup of Nations The Afro-Asian Cup of Nations, also called the AFC Asia/Africa Challenge Cup, was an intercontinental football competition endorsed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), contested between re ... Mer Mer 2007–08 in Egyptian football 2007 in Japanese football Japan national football team matches Egypt national football team matches International association football competitions hos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan National Football Team
The , nicknamed the , represents Japan in men's international Association football, football. It is controlled by the Japan Football Association (JFA), the governing body for football in Japan. Japan was not a major football force until the end of the 1980s, with a small and amateur team. For a long time in Japan, football was a less popular sport than Baseball in Japan, baseball and sumo. Since the 1990s, when Japanese football became fully professionalized, Japan has emerged as one of the most successful teams in Asia; they have qualified for the last seven FIFA World Cups with knockout stage appearances in 2002 FIFA World Cup, 2002, 2010 FIFA World Cup, 2010, 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup, 2022, and won the AFC Asian Cup a record four times, in 1992 AFC Asian Cup, 1992, 2000 AFC Asian Cup, 2000, 2004 AFC Asian Cup, 2004 and 2011 AFC Asian Cup, 2011. The team also finished second in the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Japan remains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūichi Komano
is a former Japanese professional footballer who last play as a defender. He last play for Japan national team until 2013. Club career Komano played for his local junior high school team. He was invited for trials from several clubs including Gamba Osaka, JEF United Ichihara, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and local high school powerhouse Hatsushiba Hashimoto. He decided to join Sanfrecce Hiroshima youth team and entered Yoshida High School in Hiroshima. Komano has been the first-choice right back for the club since 2001 when he is available. He suffered from several serious injuries and illnesses. He damaged the cruciate ligaments of his left knee in the match against Yokohama FC on 16 August 2003. While he was in hospital, he suffered from a venous thrombosis. Because of these, he was sidelined until April 2004. He broke his left collar bone in an Olympic game against Ghana in August 2004. In September of the same year, he also suffered from a uveitis problem that might have caused bli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahmoud Fathalla
Mahmoud Fathalla Abdou Ibrahim El Henawy ( ar, عبدو ابراهيم الحناوي محمود فتح الله; born 13 February 1982) is an Egyptian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. International career Fathalla represented the Egypt national team in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, winning it twice: in 2008 and 2010. Career statistics International :''Scores and results list Egypt's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Fathalla goal.'' Honours Zamalek * Egypt Cup: 2008, 2013, 2014 Egypt * Africa Cup of Nations: 2008, 2010 File:2010 Events Collage New.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2010 Chile earthquake was one of the strongest recorded in history; The Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland disrupts air travel in Europe; A scene from the opening ceremony of ... Individual * Lebanese Premier League Best Goal: 2017–18 References External links * * 1982 births Living people People from Dakah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hany Said (footballer, Born 1980)
Hany Omar Mohamed Said Zakaria Gad ( ar, هاني عمر محمد سعيد زكريا جاد; born 22 April 1980) is an Egyptian retired professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Club career Born in Cairo, Egypt, Said started his youth career at Al Ahly in 1997. The following year, he moved to the Italian club AS Bari where he played for three seasons in Serie A. In February 2003, after five years with Bari, Said moved to Serie B side Messina for the second half of the 2002–03 season. In summer 2003 he moved to Fiorentina where he could not find his place. During the 2004–2005 season he played for and suffered relegation with Belgian first-tier club Mons. In 2006, Said left Al Masry for Ismaily. His performances during the Africa Cup of Nations 2008 in Ghana made Said a target for Egypt's biggest clubs, Zamalek SC and Al Ahly. On 5 July 2018, Zamalek announced the signing of Said on a reported three-year contract. Two days later, it was reported Said had refu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Abdel Monsef
Mohamed Abdel Monsef ( ar, محمد عبد المنصف; born 6 February 1977) is an Egyptian professional footballer. Career Abdel Monsef started his career with Dina Farms, then he played for Zamalek for eleven years. Later on, he joined El Gouna, Al Ittihad, ENPPI and Wadi Degla. On 24 September 2020, he celebrated his 400th match in the Egyptian Premier League The Egyptian Premier League ( ar, الدوري المصري الممتاز), also known as WE Egyptian Premier League (WE EPL) after the addition of title sponsor WE, is a professional association football league in Egypt and the top level of th .... References External links * 1977 births Living people Zamalek SC players El Gouna FC players Al Ittihad Alexandria Club players ENPPI SC players Wadi Degla SC players Egyptian footballers Egypt international footballers 2006 Africa Cup of Nations players 2008 Africa Cup of Nations players 2002 African Cup of Nations players Egyptian Premier League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivica Osim
Ivan Osim (6 May 1941 – 1 May 2022), best known as Ivica Osim, was a Bosnian professional footballer and football manager. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Bosnian football managers of all time and as one of the most influential football managers in the former Yugoslavia. As a player, Osim was a member of the Yugoslavia national team and played at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He also represented Yugoslavia at UEFA Euro 1968, where he won a silver medal and was voted into the Team of the Tournament. As a manager, Osim won a bronze medal with Yugoslavia at the 1984 Summer Olympics as an assistant, and reached the quarter-finals of the 1990 FIFA World Cup as head coach of the Yugoslav national team. He also reached the 1984–85 UEFA Cup semi-finals as manager of his hometown club Željezničar. Osim was head coach of the Japan national team, before suffering a stroke in November 2007 and subsequently leaving the post. In April 2011, FIFA announced that he had be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hideo Hashimoto
is a Japanese football player. He plays for FC Imabari. Club career Hashimoto was born in Osaka on 21 May 1979. He joined J1 League club Gamba Osaka from youth team in 1998. He played many matches as right-side midfielder and defensive midfielder from 2001. He became a regular player as defensive midfielder from 2003 and one of the central player under manager Akira Nishino. In 2005, Gamba won the champions in J1 League first time in the club history. After that, Gamba won the many title, 2007 J.League Cup, 2008 and 2009 Emperor's Cup. In Asia, Gamba also won the champions in 2008 AFC Champions League and the 3rd place in 2008 Club World Cup. This is the golden era in the club history. However he could hardly play in the match for injury in 2011 and left the club end of 2011 season. In 2012, Hashimoto moved to Vissel Kobe. Although he played many matches, the club finished at the 16th place of 18 clubs in 2012 season and was relegated to J2 League. In 2013 season, the club ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuyuki Konno
is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or defender for Nankatsu SC. He played for Japan national team. He regular plays as either a defensive midfielder or a centre back. He has previously played for Consadole Sapporo, FC Tokyo and Gamba Osaka. Club career After graduating from Tohoku High School, Konno signed his first professional contract with J1 League side Consadole Sapporo ahead of the 2001 season. He spent three seasons in total in Consadole and made 65 league appearances for the men in red and black who were relegated to J2 League for the 2003 season. He spent one year playing J2 before heading south to join FC Tokyo in 2004. He played more than 250 league games across eight seasons at the Ajinomoto Stadium and helped them lift the J.League Cup in 2004 and 2009 as well as J2 League and the Emperor's Cup in his final season at the club in 2011. He moved west to join Gamba Osaka in 2012. His first season with the men in blue and black was not a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jungo Fujimoto
is a former Japanese football player. He has previously played for Shimizu S-Pulse, Nagoya Grampus, Yokohama F. Marinos and the Japan national team. He is a left-footed play-making midfielder. Playing career Early years Fujimoto was educated at and played for Toko Gakuen High School, during which time he was also a member of the U-17 Japanese National Team for the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship hosted by Trinidad and Tobago. Fujimoto played three games in the competition but the team was eliminated after the group stage. After graduating high school Fujimoto received an offer from J2 League side Kawasaki Frontale, but he decided to continue his study and play football at the University of Tsukuba. He was a member of the national team for the 2005 Universiade held at İzmir, Turkey. Fujimoto was the top scorer with six goals and was selected as the MVP of the competition. Club Upon graduating university Fujimoto joined Shimizu S-Pulse in 2006 and inherited jersey numb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satoru Yamagishi
is a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team. Club career Yamagishi was born in Chiba on May 3, 1983. He joined JEF United Ichihara (later ''JEF United Chiba'') from youth team in 2002. He debuted as right midfielder in 2003. From 2005, he became a regular player as left midfielder as Shinji Murai successor. The club won the champions 2005 and 2006 J.League Cup. He moved to Kawasaki Frontale in 2008. Although the club won the 2nd place in 2008 and 2009 J1 League, his opportunity to play decreased and he moved to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2010. The club won the champions 2012 and 2013 J1 League. His opportunity to play decreased from 2014. Although the club won the champions 2015 J1 League, he could hardly play in the match. He moved to J3 League club Oita Trinita in 2016. The club won the champions in 2016 and was promoted to J2 League. He moved to Regional Leagues club Vonds Ichihara. National team career In November 2003, Yamagishi was selected Japan U-20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuhito Endō
is a Japanese footballer who plays for J1 League club Júbilo Iwata. His brother Akihiro Endō is a former footballer. He made his senior international debut in 2002, representing Japan in three World Cups and three Confederations Cups. In the process he earned over 150 caps, scoring 15 goals and becoming the most capped Japanese male player of all time. He is also one of the few players to have made over 1,100 official appearances. Club career Endō was born in Kagoshima on 28 January 1980. After graduating from , he joined J1 League club Yokohama Flügels in 1998. In March, he debuted against Yokohama Marinos in the opening game of the 1998 season. Largely as a central midfielder, he helped his club win the championship in the 1998 Emperor's Cup. Due to financial strain, the club was disbanded at the end of the season. In 1999, Endō moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga with contemporaries Kazuki Teshima and Hideo Oshima. He became a regular player and played many matches. Howe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kengo Nakamura
is a Japanese former professional association football, footballer who played as a midfielder. A List of one-club men in association football, one-club man, Nakamura signed with Kawasaki Frontale in 2003 and helped the then J2 League, J2 outfit earn promotion back to the J1 League, top flight in 2004, and became a fixture in the ambitious Frontale side that finished second in the J1 League in 2006, 2008 and 2009. He was named club captain for the first time in 2012, and in the same season lead the league in assists with 13. In 2016, at the age of 36, Nakamura was named both J.League Most Valuable Player, J League MVP and Japanese Footballer of the Year, becoming the oldest recipient of either award. The following season, he was a part of the Kawasaki side that won the J1 League for the first time in the club's history. He would win two more J1 League titles in 2018 and 2020, as well as a domestic double of the Japanese Super Cup, Japanese Super and J.League Cup, J League Cups in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
