Kojo Tashima Announces Candidacy for FIFA Presidency Against Gianni Infantino
Summary
Kojo Tashima has announced his candidacy for FIFA president, setting up a contest against incumbent Gianni Infantino in the March election. Tashima says he wants to promote the honesty, integrity and ethics he says Japanese football has long valued.
Key Points
- Kojo Tashima, honorary president of the Japan Football Association, will run for FIFA president against Gianni Infantino.
- Tashima becomes the second challenger after former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega.
- Infantino is seeking re-election for a fourth and final term despite criticism over his failed World Cup sales plan.
- The deadline for candidates to declare is November 18.
