We are pleased to announce that Makoto OKAZAKI of our club has been selected for the U-22 Japan national team for the North and Central America expedition.

[Updated on 8/31 (Sat)] Added comments from player Okazaki.

□Makoto OKAZAKI Comment
"I am happy to be selected for the U-22 Japan national team. I am also grateful for the opportunity to challenge myself in the national team. I believe that more intense battles await us as we head towards the Tokyo Olympics, but I want to play with a constant sense of urgency."

□Schedule (Planned)
International Friendly Matches
9/6 (Fri) U-22 Japan national team vs U-22 Mexico national team
Kick-off at 18:00 local time (planned) / Estadio Miguel Aleman (Mexico)
9/9 (Mon) U-22 Japan national team vs U-22 USA national team
Kick-off at 16:00 local time (planned) / Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (USA)

*For more details, please check the JFA website.
【URL】http://www.jfa.jp/