Today, we would like to inform you that Kyosuke TAGAWA, Makoto OKAZAKI, and Tsuyoshi WATANABE have been selected as members of the U-23 Japan national team to compete in the AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.
[Updated: 12/29 (Sun)] Added player comments.
□Kyosuke TAGAWA Player Comment
"I am honored to be selected for the U-23 Japan national team. I want to fully demonstrate my abilities and contribute to the team, and I hope to make an appeal through the result of scoring goals."
Makoto OKAZAKI Player Comment
"I am very happy to be called up again from the Kirin Challenge Cup. This is a rare opportunity, so I want to maximize my abilities."
□Tsuyoshi WATANABE Player Comment
"I am delighted to be able to start the new season in a wonderful way. I will do my best!"
□Schedule (Planned)
【AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020】
Sec. 1
Jan 9, 2020 (Thu) U-23 Japan vs U-23 Saudi Arabia
Kickoff scheduled at 20:15 local time/Thammasat Stadium (Thailand)
Jan 12, 2020 (Sun) U-23 Syria vs U-23 Japan
Kickoff scheduled at 20:15 local time / Thammasat Stadium (Thailand)
Sec. 3
Nov 15 (Wed) U-23 Qatar National Team vs U-23 Japan National Team
Kickoff scheduled at 20:15 local time / Rajamangala Stadium (Thailand)
※Player comments will be announced again on the FC Tokyo Official Homepage, etc.
※Please check the JFA website for details on the schedule and other information regarding the knockout stage and beyond.
【URL】https://www.jfa.jp/national_team/u23_2020/afc_u23_championship_2020/
