On the 23rd, J3 Kochi announced that Shiraishi Naohisa (49) will become manager. Coach Akita Buzen (55), who was subjected to power harassment against the players, announced his resignation on the 19th.
Former manager Akita, who participated in two World Cups as a defender, has been on a break from the end of June after allegations of power harassment from the players. Five cases were identified as power harassment in the investigation.
Shiraishi, who is originally from Kagawa Prefecture, has been coaching in Europe since his 30s, and last season he was a staff member for the second division of England, West Bromidge.
