Today, we would like to inform you that Kensuke NAGAI and Kento HASHIMOTO, players from our club, have been selected as members of the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) for the Kirin Challenge Cup 2019 to be held in September and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asian Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers. These selections were announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.
[Updated: 8/31 (Sat)] Player comments have been added.

□ Kensuke Nagai Player Comment
"I am happy to be selected for the Japan national team. I will prepare myself well and do my best for Japan's victory. Thank you for your support."

□Player Kento Hashimoto's comment
"The important matches to qualify for the World Cup are starting, so I want to contribute to the team's victory. I want to approach it with a strong determination to take a starting position, and if I have the opportunity to play, I will give my all for Japan's victory."

Schedule (Planned)
【Kirin Challenge Cup 2019】
9/5 (Thu) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Paraguay National Team
Kickoff at 19:20 (scheduled)/ Kashima Soccer Stadium, Ibaraki Prefecture
【2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asian Second Round Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers】
9/10 (Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Myanmar National Team
Kickoff time TBD / Thuwunna Stadium (Myanmar)

※Please check the JFA website for details.
【URL】http://www.jfa.jp/