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Women’s Asian Cup: Another setback for Asian Cup, Japan striker Mana Iwabuchi tests positive for Covid ahead of opener

Women’s Asian Cup: Another setback for Asian Cup, Japan striker Mana Iwabuchi tests positive for Covid ahead of opener

Women’s Asian Cup: Mana Iwabuchi tests positive for Covid- Japan striker Mana Iwabuchi will miss the first few matches of her team’s title defence at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup testing positive for COVID-19, according to a report. The 28-year-old Arsenal forward tested negative before her departure from Britain but returned a positive test upon […]

Women’s Asian Cup: Mana Iwabuchi tests positive for Covid- Japan striker Mana Iwabuchi will miss the first few matches of her team’s title defence at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup testing positive for COVID-19, according to a report. The 28-year-old Arsenal forward tested negative before her departure from Britain but returned a positive test upon landing in India on Tuesday, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported. Follow Insidesport.IN For more updates

According to the report, which quoted a Japanese Football Association announcement, Iwabuchi has not been in close contact with any other members of the squad as she had reached India separately from Britain.

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Women’s Asian Cup: Mana Iwabuchi tests positive for Covid

Women’s Asian Cup: Another setback for Asian Cup, Japan striker Mana Iwabuchi tests positive for Covid ahead of opener

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Iwabuchi is asymptomatic and will isolate with a view to joining the team after she receives medical clearance, the JFA was quoted as saying by the agency.

She will be allowed to join her teammates after isolating for seven days, provided she tests negative for the virus and remains without symptoms.

The two-time defending champions will open their Group C campaign against Myanmar here on Friday.

Women’s Asian Cup: Another setback for Asian Cup, Japan striker Mana Iwabuchi tests positive for Covid ahead of opener

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