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Japan’s Kosei Oshita scoops Best Goalkeeper honour
Jeddah: Kosei Oshita was named the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Best Goalkeeper after playing a pivotal role in Japan’s title-winning campaign.
Oshita capped off an outstanding tournament with another composed display in the final against China PR, providing the foundation for Japan to lift the coveted title for a record-extending fifth time.

Oshita was instrumental in Japan’s run to the title, making crucial saves in victories over Qatar and China PR before keeping a clean sheet in the emphatic 5-0 quarter-final triumph against Tajikistan.

The goalkeeper then rose to the occasion in the semi-final against Uzbekistan, helping Japan prevail 3-2 in a tense penalty shootout by producing two saves after the contest had ended 1-1.
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Oshita then delivered another commendable performance in the final, keeping out Zhao Songyuan’s stoppage-time header to secure Japan the win and the title.