We would like to inform you that our club members Masato MORISHIGE and Yuichi MARUYAMA have been selected as members of the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian 2nd Round Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Qualifiers, which were announced today (11/5) by the Japan Football Association (JFA).
 

※Added player comments
□Comment from Masato MORISHIGE
'I am extremely honored to be selected for the Japan national team. I will play my best to contribute to the team's strength and aim to win together in the qualifiers. Despite being an away game in Singapore, I hope to be able to present a victory as there will be many supporters cheering us on. First and foremost, I will give my all for the club in this weekend's match against Kashiwa, and I will prepare thoroughly to ensure a victory and join the Japan national team.'
 

□Yuichi MARUYAMA Player Comment
'I am honored to be selected for the Japan national team. As a representative of Tokyo and Japan, I will do my best to showcase my strengths and contribute to the team, as the away games will be physically demanding. Thank you for your support.'
 

[Schedule]
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian Second Round Qualifiers and AFC Asia Cup UAE 2019 Qualifiers

□November 12 (Thu) Singapore National Team vs SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team)
   Kickoff at 20:15 Japan time (scheduled)/Singapore National Stadium

□November 17th (Tuesday) Cambodia National Team vs SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team)
   Kickoff at 21:14 Japan time (scheduled)/Cambodia National Olympic Stadium