Akira Nishino
Born: April 7, 1955 (age 69)
Hometown: Saitama, Japan
Nationality: 
Japanese
JapaneseRole: Manager
Sports Mole has 21 articles about Akira Nishino. Articles 1 to 21:
Japan World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of one of Asia's greatest hopes, Japan, competing at a seventh consecutive World Cup.
Nov 15, 17:00
Preview: Japan vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 31, 02:09
Preview: China vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between China and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 6, 09:07
Preview: Thailand vs. Malaysia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Thailand and Malaysia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 13, 18:19
Arsene Wenger 'top target for Japan'
The Japanese football association reportedly make former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger their top target for the vacant managerial position with the national team.
Jul 20, 10:44
Japan veterans Keisuke Honda, Makoto Hasebe announce international retirement
Japan veterans Keisuke Honda and Makoto Hasebe announce their international retirement following their World Cup round-of-16 exit.
Jul 3, 20:21
Japan boss Akira Nishino "devastated" by Belgium defeat
Japan boss Akira Nishino says that he was left "devastated" by his side's defeat to Belgium at the World Cup finals.
Jul 2, 21:52
Akira Nishino: "Japan have a new opportunity"
Japan coach Akira Nishino hails his side's last-16 tie with Belgium on Monday as a "new opportunity".
Jul 2, 12:46
Roberto Martinez expects "really competitive" game against Japan
Belgium's Roberto Martinez does not anticipate "any big surprises" against last-16 opponents Japan, having faced the Asian side in a Brussels friendly seven months ago.
Jun 30, 21:27
Team News: Shinji Okazaki named in Japan XI
Leicester City forward Shinji Okazaki returns to the Japan XI for Thursday's 2018 World Cup clash Group H clash with Poland.
Jun 28, 14:09
Live Commentary: Japan 0-1 Poland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Japan qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup, despite losing to Poland in Thursday's Group H clash in Volgograd.
Jun 28, 14:00
Akira Nishino: 'Senegal game was always going to be tough'
Japan boss Akira Nishino admits the strength of the Senegal team in their 2-2 draw in Yekaterinburg on Sunday evening.
Jun 24, 19:12
Japan, Senegal play out entertaining draw at World Cup
Japan and Senegal both boost their chances of progression from Group H with a 2-2 draw from Sunday's World Cup clash in Yekaterinburg.
Jun 24, 17:53
Team News: Japan unchanged as Senegal bring in Badou Ndiaye
Japan name an unchanged starting XI for their World Cup Group H encounter with Senegal - who have made one change - in Yekaterinburg.
Jun 24, 15:06
Live Commentary: Japan 2-2 Senegal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Japan and Senegal boost their hopes of qualification for the World Cup last 16 with a 2-2 draw in Yekaterinburg.
Jun 24, 15:00
Akira Nishino: 'Too early for Japan to celebrate'
Akira Nishino congratulates his Japan players on their 2-1 win against Colombia, but warns that there is still more work to be done.
Jun 19, 16:20
Japan punish 10-man Colombia in Saransk to make winning start
Japan pull off a surprise result by beating Colombia 2-1 at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk, aided by a red card shown to Carlos Sanchez less than three minutes in.
Jun 19, 14:53
Live Commentary: Colombia 1-2 Japan - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Japan's 2-1 win against Colombia, as the Samurai Blue made their one-man advantage count in Saransk.
Jun 19, 12:00
World Cup preview: Japan
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of Japan as they prepare for their sixth consecutive tournament.
Jun 13, 17:00
Takashi Inui nets brace as Japan beat Paraguay
Real Betis forward Takashi Inui scores twice as Japan record a 4-2 win over Paraguay in Tuesday's international friendly.
Jun 12, 15:56
Japan announce Akira Nishino appointment
The JFA announce that Akira Nishino has been appointed as the new manager of Japan ahead of this summer's World Cup.
Apr 9, 16:55
