Arsenal Ladies sign World Cup-winning Japanese duo

Sunday 16 Feb 2014
Japanese star Shinobu Ohno has joined Arsenal Ladies

Arsenal Ladies have signed Japanese duo Shinobu Ohno and Yukari Kinga.

The pair helped Japan win the 2011 World Cup in Germany and were Olympic silver medallists at London 2012.

Ohno has moved to the Gunners from two-time Women's Champions League winners Lyon while Kinga has joined from Japanese side INAC Kobe.

Ohno played in Japan’s 1-1 draw with England at Burton Albion last June.

Arsenal Ladies general manager Vic Akers said: "They will add real quality to our squad.

"They are both extremely experienced internationals, who are proven at the very top level."

Ohno has made 116 appearances for Japan, while Kinga has been capped 87 times.

By FA Staff