Today, it was announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA) that Kyosuke TAGAWA, Makoto OKAZAKI, and Tsuyoshi WATANABE have been selected for the U-23 Japan national team for the AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020.
[Updated: 12/29 (Sun)] Player comments have been added.
□Kyosuke TAGAWA Comment
"I am very happy to be selected for the U-23 Japan national team. I want to showcase my abilities and contribute to the team by making an impact with goals."
□Makoto OKAZAKI Comment
"I am very happy to be called up again following the Kirin Challenge Cup. Opportunities like this are rare, so I want to demonstrate my abilities to the fullest."
□Tsuyoshi WATANABE Comment
"I am happy to welcome the start of the new season in a wonderful way. I will do my best!"
□Schedule (Planned)
【AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020】
＜Sec. 1＞
January 9, 2020 (Thursday) U-23 Japan national team vs U-23 Saudi Arabia national team
Kick-off scheduled for 20:15 local time / Thammasat Stadium (Thailand)
<Sec. 2>
Jan 12, 2020 (Sun) U-23 Syria national team vs U-23 Japan national team
Kick-off scheduled for 20:15 local time / Thammasat Stadium (Thailand)
<Sec. 3>
Jan 15, 2020 (Wed) U-23 Qatar national team vs U-23 Japan national team
Kick-off scheduled for 20:15 local time / Rajamangala Stadium (Thailand)
* Player comments will be announced again on the FC Tokyo Official Homepage and other platforms.
For details on the schedule after the knockout stage, please check the JFA website.
【URL】https://www.jfa.jp/national_team/u23_2020/afc_u23_championship_2020/
