afc u23Japan defeat Uzbekistan 1-0 in the final of the U-23 Asian Cup, becoming the first two-time champions and laying down a marker for Paris 2025.Doha: Captain Joel Chima Fujita was named the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2025™ Most Valuable Player following Japan's 1-0 defeat of Uzbekistan in the final on Friday. Fujita, 22, played a pivotal role as Japan became the first team