ABEMA to Exclusively Live Stream Nadeshiko Japan vs. South Africa Women's Training Match
ABEMA will exclusively live stream the Nadeshiko Japan vs. South Africa training match on June 9, 2026. This match marks the official start of the new management era under manager Norio Kano and coach Atsuto Uchida, as part of preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Additionally, a special interview with defender Risa Shimizu is available for streaming.
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ABEMA, the "new future of television," announced it will exclusively live stream the Nadeshiko Japan (Japan Women's National Football Team) vs. South Africa Women's National Team training match on June 9, 2026. In commemoration, ABEMA is currently streaming a special interview with DF Risa Shimizu, titled "Tears of Confession: 409 Days to Recovery."
This match is a crucial part of the team's preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. It marks the official start of the new era under manager Norio Kano and coach Atsuto Uchida. This is the second match of the series, following an international friendly on June 6.
South Africa is ranked 55th in FIFA (as of Dec 2025). Japan (ranked 5th) has a historical record of 1 win and 1 draw against them, winning 2-0 at the 2019 MS&AD Cup.
ABEMA also offers an exclusive interview with Risa Shimizu. The camera crew makes the first Japanese media visit to the clubhouse of her current club, Liverpool FC Women, featuring her life with teammates, her struggle with an ACL injury sustained at the Paris Olympics, and the grueling rehabilitation journey. Comedian Shuhei Shimada also provides a personality reading.
[Broadcast Overview]
Date/Time: June 9, 2026 (Tue) from 15:00 (Kickoff at 15:30)
Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/live-event/6a637f45-2e6e-445b-9a81-9fd23ea04ffa
Streaming URL: https://abema.tv/video/episode/416-1_s20_p22
This match is a crucial part of the team's preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. It marks the official start of the new era under manager Norio Kano and coach Atsuto Uchida. This is the second match of the series, following an international friendly on June 6.
South Africa is ranked 55th in FIFA (as of Dec 2025). Japan (ranked 5th) has a historical record of 1 win and 1 draw against them, winning 2-0 at the 2019 MS&AD Cup.
ABEMA also offers an exclusive interview with Risa Shimizu. The camera crew makes the first Japanese media visit to the clubhouse of her current club, Liverpool FC Women, featuring her life with teammates, her struggle with an ACL injury sustained at the Paris Olympics, and the grueling rehabilitation journey. Comedian Shuhei Shimada also provides a personality reading.
[Broadcast Overview]
Date/Time: June 9, 2026 (Tue) from 15:00 (Kickoff at 15:30)
Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/live-event/6a637f45-2e6e-445b-9a81-9fd23ea04ffa
Streaming URL: https://abema.tv/video/episode/416-1_s20_p22
FAQ
ABEMAで配信されるなでしこジャパンのトレーニングマッチはいつですか？
2026年6月9日（火）15時より配信され、15時30分にキックオフとなります。
なでしこジャパンの新監督とコーチは誰ですか？
狩野倫久監督と内田篤人コーチです。
配信される清水梨紗選手の特別インタビューの内容は何ですか？
怪我からのリハビリ生活、海外挑戦の様子、仲間との絆、性格診断などを交えたドキュメンタリーです。
南アフリカ女子代表との過去の対戦成績はどうなっていますか？
過去の対戦成績は日本の1勝1分です。
ABEMAはどのようなサービスですか？
2026年4月に開局10周年を迎えた、インターネットテレビ局です。ニュースやオリジナルドラマ、スポーツ中継などを24時間編成で配信しています。