Today, we would like to inform you that Masato MORISHIGE and Yuichi MARUYAMA, who are members of our club, have been selected for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) to participate in the Kirin Challenge Cup 2016 on Nov 11 (Fri) and the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian Final Qualifiers on Nov 15 (Tue), as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.
※Added player comments.
 

□ Masato MORISHIGE Player Comment
"I am honored to be selected for the Japan national team. First, I will make sure to confirm what the team should do in the Kirin Challenge Cup and then prepare well with everyone for the final qualifying match against Saudi Arabia. Thank you for your support."
 

□ Yuichi MARUYAMA Player Comment


'I am very happy and honored to be selected for the Japan national team. This will be the last match of the year for the World Cup final qualifiers, and it is against Saudi Arabia, who is currently in first place in the group. I will focus on training and do my best to contribute to the team's victory.'

□ Schedule
【Kirin Challenge Cup 2016】
　Nov 11 (Fri) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Oman National Team
(19:20 Kickoff Scheduled / Kashima Soccer Stadium, Ibaraki, Ibaraki Prefecture)
[2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian Final Qualifiers]
　Nov 15 (Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Saudi Arabia National Team
(19:35 Kickoff Scheduled/Saitama・Saitama Stadium 2002)

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