Today, we would like to inform you that our club member Yojiro TAKAHAGI has been selected as a member of the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian final qualifiers (8/31 (Thu) vs Australia, 9/5 (Tue) vs Saudi Arabia), which was announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.
 

Yojiro TAKAHAGI Player Comment
'I am honored to be selected again for the Japan national team. I think these are important two matches for the World Cup, so I want to play with all my strength aiming for the team's victory and World Cup participation.'
 

□ Schedule
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian Final Qualifiers
8/31 (Thu) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Australia National Team
(19:35 Kickoff scheduled / Saitama Stadium 2002)
9/5 (Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Saudi Arabia National Team
(Local time 20:30 (Japan time 26:30) Kickoff scheduled / King Abdullah Sports City)
 

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