Today, we would like to announce that Kensuke NAGAI and Kento HASHIMOTO from our club have been selected for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) members for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asian Second Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA).

□Kensuke NAGAI Comment

"I will do my best to maintain my condition and contribute to Japan's victory. Also, there are important matches in Tokyo, so I want to perform in a way that connects to those games."

□Kento HASHIMOTO Comment

"I am honored to be selected for the Japan national team, and I feel a sense of responsibility. I will do my best to demonstrate my abilities and contribute to the team's victory as a representative of Tokyo."

□Schedule (Planned)
[2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asian Second Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers]
10/10(Thu) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Mongolia national team
19:35 Kick-off (scheduled) / Saitama Stadium 2002

【2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asian Second Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers】
10/15(Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Tajikistan national team
Local time 17:15 kickoff (scheduled) / Republican Central Stadium (Tajikistan)

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