Today, we would like to inform you that our club member, Masato MORISHIGE, has been selected as a member of the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) who will be participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian final qualifiers to be held on September 1 (Thu) and September 6 (Tue), as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.
Masato MORISHIGE Player Comment
'I am honored to have been chosen as a member of the Japan national team. As this is the final Asian qualifier, I want to fight for Japan and achieve good results. First, I want to play the first match at home with great importance, and then I want to prepare well to achieve good results in the away match of the second match.'
□ Schedule
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian Final Qualifiers
Sep 1 (Thu) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Team
(Expected kick-off at 19:35 / Saitama, Saitama Stadium 2002)
Sep 6 (Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Thailand National Team
(Expected kick-off at 19:15 local time / 21:15 Japan time / Bangkok, Rajamangala Stadium)
※Please check the JFA website for details.
http://www.jfa.jp/