Morimoto earns first Japan call-up

Catania player Takayuki Morimoto is the only new addition for Japan’s squad, for the upcoming friendly matches with the Netherlands and Ghana.

The 21 year old striker moved to Italy to join Catania in 2006 and since scored 10 goals in 43 appearances.

Morimoto formed part of the Japanese Under-20 team that reached the round of 16 at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, and was also incluced in the selection for last year’s Summer Olympics.

Japan face the Netherlands in Enschede on September 5. Four days later, the Asians play Ghana in the city of Utrecht.