Today, it was announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA) that Kensuke NAGAI and Kento HASHIMOTO from our club have been selected for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) members participating in the Kirin Challenge Cup 2019 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asia Second Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers to be held in September.
【8/31(Sat) Update】Player comments have been added.

□Kensuke NAGAI Comment
"I am very happy to be selected for the Japan national team. I will make sure to prepare my condition and do my best for Japan's victory. Thank you for your support."

□Kento HASHIMOTO Comment
"As an important match to qualify for the World Cup begins, I want to contribute to the team's victory. I want to approach this with a strong desire to secure a starting position, and if given the opportunity to play, I will do my utmost for Japan's victory."

□Schedule (Planned)
【Kirin Challenge Cup 2019】
9/5 (Thu) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Paraguay national team
19:20 Kick-off (scheduled) / Kashima Soccer Stadium
【2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asian Second Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers】
9/10(Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Myanmar national team
Kick-off time TBD / Thuwunna Stadium (Myanmar)

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