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Today, we are pleased to announce that Kensuke NAGAI and Kento HASHIMOTO, players belonging to our club, have been selected for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) squad participating in the Kirin Challenge Cup 2019 held in September and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asian Second Qualifiers / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA).
[Added on Sat, 8/31] Player comments have been added.

□Kensuke NAGAI Comment
"I am happy to have been selected for the Japan national team. I will make sure to get into good condition and do my best for Japan's victory. Thank you for your support."

□Kento HASHIMOTO Comment
"Important matches to qualify for the World Cup are starting, so I want to contribute to the team's victory. I want to approach it with a strong determination to secure a starting position, and if given the opportunity to play, I will give my all for Japan's victory."

Schedule (Planned)
[Kirin Challenge Cup 2019]
September 5 (Thu) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Paraguay national team
7:20 p.m. Kickoff (planned) / Ibaraki Prefectural Kashima Soccer Stadium
【2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Asia Second Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers】
9/10(Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Myanmar national team
Kickoff time TBD / Thuwunna Stadium (Myanmar)

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