Japan, Uzbekistan and Iraq are all determined to produce a medal finish and the-AFC.com takes a look at the players who will be pivotal to their chances.
Joel Chima Fujita (Japan)
After playing a starring role in Japan’s title win at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, Joel Chima Fujita now takes on a bigger responsibility in trying to help the East Asian side add to the bronze medal won in the 1968 Olympics. .....

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