Today, we would like to announce that our players Masato MORISHIGE and Yuichi MARUYAMA have been selected for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) who will be competing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian final qualifiers on October 6 (Thu) and October 11 (Tue), as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.
 

Masato MORISHIGE Player Comment
'I am extremely honored to be selected for the Japan national team. I believe it is crucial to win the first game and create a good momentum. We will prepare as a team for the second away game and do our best to secure a victory.'
 

Yuichi MARUYAMA Player Comment
'I am honored to be chosen for the Japan national team. I believe it will be a tough battle, but I will do my best and contribute to Japan's victory by playing with all my strength. As a representative of Tokyo and Japan, I will do my best.'

Schedule
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian Final Qualifiers
Oct 6 (Thu) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Iraq national team
(19:35 Kickoff scheduled / Saitama, Saitama Stadium 2002)
Oct 11 (Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Australia national team
(Local time 20:00 (Japan time 18:00) Kickoff scheduled / Melbourne, Docklands Stadium)

※Please check the JFA website for details.
【URL】http://www.jfa.jp/