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2016.6.20[Top Team]

Kirin Challenge Cup 2016 Japan U-23 National Team Member Announcement: Sei MUROYA, Kento HASHIMOTO, and Shoya NAKAJIMA

Today, we would like to announce that our club's players Sei MUROYA, Kento HASHIMOTO, and Shoya NAKAJIMA have been selected to participate in the "Kirin Challenge Cup 2016 against U-23 South Africa national team" to be held on June 29 (Wed) at Nagano Matsumoto Alwin Stadium, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.
 

□ Sei MUROYA Player Comment

'This is the first call-up since the Asian qualifiers, but thanks to the trainers and staff in Tokyo, we were able to make it in time for this period. I am grateful to everyone around me who has supported me so far, and I want to make the most of this last chance until the Olympics and play my best.'
 

□ Player Kento HASHIMOTO's Comment

'I am happy to have the opportunity to compete as a member in this last tournament before the Olympic team announcement. I want to express my desire to go to Rio de Janeiro and give my best performance.'
 

□ Comment from player Shoya NAKAJIMA

'I am happy to be selected for the U-23 Japan national team and at the same time, I am really looking forward to this long-awaited international match. With about a month and a half left until the Olympics, I want to fight and grow as a team through the Kirin Challenge Cup 2016, and I also want to make a solid impression as an individual. I hope to enjoy playing soccer.'
 

□ Schedule
Kirin Challenge Cup 2016
 Jun 29 (Wed) U-23 Japan National Team vs U-23 South Africa National Team (19:30 Kickoff (scheduled) / Nagano Matsumoto Hirahara Comprehensive Park Stadium)
 

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