Today, we would like to inform you that our club members Masato MORISHIGE and Yuichi MARUYAMA have been selected as members of the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) who will be participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian final qualifiers, which will be held on Oct 6 (Thu) and Oct 11 (Tue), as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.
 

Masato MORISHIGE Player Comment
'I am extremely honored to be selected for the Japan national team. I believe that winning the first match is very important. I want to secure a good momentum by winning firmly. In addition, we will prepare as a team for the second away match and do our best to seize victory.'
 

□Yuichi MARUYAMA Player Comment
"I am honored to be chosen for the Japanese national team. I believe it will be a tough battle, but I will do my best and contribute to Japan's victory by giving everything I can. As a representative of Tokyo and Japan, I will work hard."

□ Schedule
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian Final Qualifiers
Oct 6 (Thu) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Iraq National Team
(19:35 Kickoff scheduled / Saitama, Saitama Stadium 2002)
Oct 11 (Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Australia National Team
(Local time 20:00 (Japan time 18:00) Kickoff scheduled / Melbourne, Docklands Stadium)

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