Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Muscat: Japan’s Asako Takakura was named the AFC Women’s Coach of the Year for a historic sixth time at the AFC Annual Awards 2018 in Muscat, Oman on Wednesday.
"I feel very proud that I have this honour almost every year. But this is really for my players and all coaches who have given so much to the game.
"Of course, we aim to win the World Cup next year. And I am confident that with unity, we can make our country proud," said Takakura.
Takakura, who previously won the award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017, guided Japan to the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup Jordan, with the Nadeshiko defeating Australia 1-0 in the final to defend the title won in 2014.
Japan also claimed the 2018 Asian Games Indonesia gold medal, defeating China PR 1-0 in the final.
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