Japan coach Moriyasu to stay through Asian Cup

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will remain in charge of the men's soccer team through the 2027 AFC Asian Cup but is expected to step down afterward even if the team wins the title, according to a report by Japanese daily Nikkan Sports.

The newspaper reported Thursday that the Japan Football Association asked Moriyasu to extend his contract through the Asian Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia from Jan.

7 to Feb.

5 next year.

Citing multiple association officials, it said Moriyasu accepted the p ...