[Update] Player comments have been posted
 

We would like to inform you that Tatsuki NARA, Sei MUROYA, and Shoya NAKAJIMA, who belong to our club, have been selected for the U-23 Japan national team for the AFC U-23 Championship Qatar 2016 (final Asian qualifiers for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics), which was announced today by the JFA (Japan Football Association) and will take place from January 12 to 30 in Qatar.

□Tatsuki NARA Comment
"I am honored to be selected for the final Asian qualifiers, and at the same time, I feel a great responsibility. I will approach this important battle, which is crucial for qualifying for the Olympic Games, with a strong focus, and I will do my best to earn the qualification to repay those who have supported me so far"
□Comment from Sei MUROYA
「I am very honored to be selected for the U-23 Japan national team for the final Asian qualifiers. The team will work together and play with all our strength to pass the qualifiers, so we appreciate your passionate support」
□Comment from Shoya NAKAJIMA
"I am very happy to have been selected for the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Asian final qualifying squad. I have always been called up to this national team, so I want to meet those expectations by participating in the Olympic Games. To do that, I will first do my best to enjoy soccer in my own way and play well. Thank you for your support"

[Schedule]

AFC U-23 Championship Qatar 2016 (Rio de Janeiro Olympics - Asian Final Qualifiers)
"Group Stage"
◇ Sec. 1 Jan 13 (Wed) U-23 Japan national team vs U-23 Democratic People's Republic of Korea team
Local time 16:30 kickoff / Grand Hamad Stadium

◇ Sec. 2 January 16 (Sat) U-23 Thailand national team vs U-23 Japan national team
Local time 16:30 kickoff / Grand Hamad Stadium

◇ Sec. 3 January 19 (Tue) U-23 Saudi Arabia vs U-23 Japan national team
Local time 16:30 kickoff / Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium

※The top 2 teams from the group stage will advance to the knockout stage after January 22 (Friday).
 

For more details, please check the JFA homepage.