The 2018 winner added the latest feather to his cap after leading Japan to glory at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ in May, where they defeated Uzbekistan to lift the trophy for a record second time.
The triumph in Qatar was redemption for former international Oiwa, who was also at the helm when they exited at the last four to the same opponents during the previous edition in 2022. .....
🇯🇵 Go Oiwa receives the AFC Coach of the Year award after guiding Japan to the #AFCU23 title! #AFCAwards2023 pic.twitter.com/ujmq5cpoc0
— AFC (@theafcdotcom) October 29, 2024
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