Suzuki headed to Serbia; Japan to Play Bosnia

Japan national team striker Takayuki Suzuki is set to leave Kashima Antlers to join Red Star Belgrade in the Serbia and Montenegro league. The 29-year-old was a key performer for Japan during its 2002 World Cup run and should benefit from playing in Belgrade.

In additional news, Japan has announced that it will take on Bosnia in a friendly on February 28. The Japanese Football Association is hoping to schedule the game in Germany, either in Dortmund or Dusseldorf.