The Dane steered Japan to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ title, defeating Australia 1-0 in the final.
The 54-year-old was appointed in December 2024, replacing Futoshi Ikeda, and became the first foreign head coach of the Japan women’s national team. .....
なでしこジャパン ニルス・ニールセン監督が退任 #jfa #nadeshiko #みんななでしこ #daihyo https://t.co/27xXDn2sQk
— JFAなでしこサッカー (@jfa_nadeshiko) April 2, 2026
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