Today, Kensuke NAGAI and Kento HASHIMOTO, players of our club, have been selected for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) squad for the Kirin Challenge Cup 2019 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asian Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers, which will be held in September and announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.
[8/31 (Sat) Update] Player comments have been added.

□ Kensuke NAGAI Player Comment
『I am honored to be selected for the Japan national team. I will prepare my condition well and do my best for Japan's victory. Thank you for your support』

□Kento HASHIMOTO Player Comment
『I want to contribute to the team's victory as important matches to participate in the World Cup begin. I want to approach with a strong determination to take the starting position, and if I have the opportunity to play, I will do my best for Japan's victory.』

Schedule (Planned)
【Kirin Challenge Cup 2019】
9/5 (Thu) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Paraguay national team
19:20 Kickoff (scheduled)/ Kashima Soccer Stadium, Ibaraki Prefecture
【2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asia 2nd Qualifying Round and AFC Asia Cup China 2023 Qualifying Round】
9/10(Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Myanmar national team
Kickoff time TBD / Thuwunna Stadium (Myanmar)

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