Oct. 13, 2007, 1:42 PM ET

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Japan leave out big names for Egypt friendly
Japan coach Ivica Osim has left out several leading players including Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura for next week's home friendly with Egypt in a 21-man squad named on Saturday.

Mali and Benin qualify for African Nations Cup
Striker Frederic Kanoute led Mali into the African Nations Cup finals with the opening goal in a decisive 2-0 away win over Togo in Lome on Friday.