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Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 15:02
Wang Shuang prepares for 4-nation tournament in Wuhan
By Xinhua
Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 15:02 By Xinhua

China's Wang Shuang shoots during a Group C match against Denmark at the Algarve Cup 2019 in Santo Antonio, Portugal, March 4, 2019. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

WUHAN - Wang Shuang, the AFC Women's Player of the Year, is expected to take part in a four-nation tournament in central China's Wuhan in Hubei province, according to the newly-announced Chinese women's national team roster.

The Red Team consists of 29 players who will train in Suzhou city, Jiangsu province before heading for Wuhan for the four-nation tournament

The Chinese Football Association announced the roster on Monday for next training period which is comprised of a Red Team and a Yellow Team.

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The Red Team consists of 29 players who will train in Suzhou city, Jiangsu province before heading for Wuhan for the four-nation tournament.

Wang Shuang, with her name on the Red Team roster, is expected to return from French giants Paris Saint-Germain during the international break, and join her teammates to put up a show for the fans on home soil.

The 23-member Yellow Team is a major supplementary force preparing for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup in France and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. They will receive training in Japan from March 23rd-April 4th.

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The four-nation tournament will kick off on April 1 in Wuhan where China will host Cameroon, Russia and Croatia in the 11-day event.

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