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Inamoto buoyed by opening win

Midfielder Junichi Inamoto believes Japan can flourish at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ after Monday's win over Cameroon ended a five-match winless streak. Japan had lost all four warm-up matches before being held to a goalless draw by Zimbabwe in a hastily arranged final friendly last week. But...

Kuyt happy to be Mr Versatility

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt, who scored the final goal in the Netherlands 2-0 win over Denmark on Monday, insists he is happy to play anywhere for his country, and was thrilled to be praised for his display by Dutch legend Johan Cruyff. "It a tremendous compliment and something of great...

Makoun keeps the faith

Jean Makoun has urged his Cameroon team-mates to keep their heads up despite losing their 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Group E opener to Japan. Keisuke Honda's goal was the difference between the sides on Monday and leaves Paul Le Guen's men with an uphill struggle to reach the last 16. We lost a...

Japan fired up by Asian rivals’ win

Korea Republic's stunning 2-0 win over Greece has fired up Japan ahead of their own 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ opener against Cameroon tomorrow. "South Korea pressed hard in battling for the ball. I told my players they can do the same," said Japan coach Takeshi Okada. "It is our turn...