Today, we would like to announce that our club's players Sei MUROYA, Kento HASHIMOTO, and Shoya NAKAJIMA have been selected to participate in the "Kirin Challenge Cup 2016 against U-23 South Africa national team" to be held on June 29 (Wed) at Nagano Matsumoto Alwin Stadium, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.
□ Sei MUROYA Player Comment
'This is the first call-up since the Asian qualifiers, but thanks to the trainers and staff in Tokyo, we were able to make it in time for this period. I am grateful to everyone around me who has supported me so far, and I want to make the most of this last chance until the Olympics and play my best.'
□ Kento HASHIMOTO Player Comment
'I am happy to have the opportunity to compete as a member in this last tournament before the Olympic team announcement. I want to express my desire to go to Rio de Janeiro and give my best performance.'
□ Shoya NAKAJIMA Player Comment
'I am happy to be selected for the U-23 Japan national team and at the same time, I am really looking forward to this long-awaited international match. With about a month and a half left until the Olympics, I want to fight and grow as a team through the Kirin Challenge Cup 2016, and I also want to make a solid impression as an individual. I hope to enjoy playing soccer.'
□ Schedule
Kirin Challenge Cup 2016
Jun 29 (Wed) U-23 Japan National Team vs U-23 South Africa National Team (19:30 Kickoff (scheduled) / Nagano Matsumoto Hirahara Comprehensive Park Stadium)
※ Please check the JFA website for more details.
【URL】http://www.jfa.jp/