Today, we would like to announce that Yojiro TAKAHAGI from our club has been selected for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) members for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian final qualifiers announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA) (8/31 (Thu) vs Australia, 9/5 (Tue) vs Saudi Arabia).
 

□Yojiro TAKAHAGI Comment
I am honored to be selected for the Japan national team again. I believe these are important two matches leading up to the World Cup, so I want to play with all my strength aiming for the team's victory and qualification for the World Cup.
 

□ Schedule
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian Final Qualifiers
8/31 (Thu) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Australia national team
(Kick-off scheduled for 19:35 / Saitama Stadium 2002)
9/5 (Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Saudi Arabia national team
(Local time 20:30 (Japan time 26:30) kick-off scheduled / King Abdullah Sports City)
 

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