Nakata confident of Japan win against Cameroon

(GSM) – Hidetoshi Nakata is confident that Japan will beat Cameroon in their opening match in Bloemfontein on Monday afternoon.

Japan have only reached the knockout stages once after qualifying for the last three finals and have never won a World Cup game on foreign soil.

After a run of five warm-up matches without a victory and only one goal scored, the coach and players are under tremendous pressure as they began negatively in the warm-up matches.

“Of course, Japan have not had very good results this year and it has been a difficult time for the team,” said the former Japan midfielder.

“I am always optimistic though and the team can only go up and I believe they will give a good show in this World Cup. Japan have some very good players.”

“The game against Cameroon is very tough but I believe that Japan will win.”

Makoto Hasebe’s side have been drawn in Group E and will face Holland and then Denmark after their match with Cameroon.