Today, we would like to inform you that Masato MORISHIGE, a player of our club, has been selected as a member of the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian 2nd Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Qualifiers (vs Afghanistan on Mar 24 (Thu) and vs Syria on Mar 29 (Tue)), which were announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.
□ Masato MORISHIGE Player Comment
'I am very happy and honored to be selected for the Japan national team again this time. This is the first game of the year as a member of the Japan national team, including players who play overseas. I would like to approach the game by confirming what we have done so far and what we should do, starting from training. I will do my best to win the important World Cup qualifying match.'
□ Schedule
【2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian 2nd Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Qualifiers】
Mar 24 (Thu) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Afghanistan National Team (19:30 Kickoff (scheduled) / Saitama Stadium 2002)
Mar 29 (Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Syria National Team (19:30 Kickoff (scheduled) / Saitama Stadium 2002)