Today, we would like to announce that Sei MUROYA, Kento HASHIMOTO, Kyosuke TAGAWA, and Tsuyoshi WATANABE have been selected for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) members participating in the 'EAFF E1 Football Championship 2019' to be held in December, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA).
□Comment from Sei MUROYA
"I am very happy to be selected for the Japan national team. I hope to play as I always do, true to myself. Thank you for your support."
□Kento HASHIMOTO Comments
"I am very happy to have been selected. This is a place where I can grow as an individual, so I will fight aiming for victory."
□Kyosuke TAGAWA Comment
I am very happy to be selected for the Japan national team for the first time. With a strong mindset, I will aim to score eagerly and make my appeal. Thank you for your support.
□Tsuyoshi WATANABE Comment
"I am very happy to be selected for the Japan national team, which has been my dream since I was a child. I believe this selection is a recognition of my daily efforts in Tokyo. I want to make the most of this experience and continue to grow."
□Schedule (Planned)
【EAFF E1 Football Championship 2019】
<Sec. 1>
12/10(Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs China national team
Local time 19:30 kickoff (planned)/Busan Gudeok Stadium (South Korea)
<Sec. 2>
12/14 (Sat) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Hong Kong national team
Kick-off at 19:30 local time (scheduled)/Busan Gudeok Stadium (South Korea)
<Sec. 3>
12/18 (Wed) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs South Korea national team
Kick-off at 19:30 local time (scheduled) / Busan Asiad Main Stadium (South Korea)
*For more details, please check the JFA website.
【URL】http://www.jfa.jp/
