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 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asian Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers, which will be held in October and announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.

□Kensuke NAGAI Player Comment

"I will work hard to maintain my condition and contribute to Japan's victory. Also, since there are important matches in Tokyo, I want to perform well and connect to them."

□Kento HASHIMOTO Player Comment

"I am honored to be selected for the Japan national team, and it is a humbling feeling. I will make sure to fully utilize my abilities and contribute to the team's victory as a representative of Tokyo. I will do my best."

□Schedule (Planned)
【2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asian 2nd Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers】
10/10 (Thu) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Mongolia National Team
Kickoff at 19:35 (scheduled) / Saitama Stadium 2002

【2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asian Second Round Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers】
10/15 (Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Tajikistan National Team
Kickoff at 17:15 local time (scheduled) / Republican Central Stadium (Tajikistan)

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