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The National (Scotland)
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David Irvine

Kyogo finally recalled to Japan national team alongside Celtic team-mates

Kyogo Furuhashi has finally been recalled to the Japan national team.

The Celtic striker, 29, will link up with the Samurai Blue for their upcoming matches against China and Indonesia.

Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate have been regular squad members for the national team in recent history but Kyogo has missed out.

However, he has been included for the World Cup Qualifiers later this month alongside his club team-mates.

Kyogo's call-up comes 13 months after his last outing for his country when he netted against Tunisia.


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