Kozo Tashima second person to declare he will challenge Infantino, after former Spurs defender Ramon Vega. Kozo Tashima, president of the Japan Football Association (JFA), has announced his intention to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency. Tashima, 58, is the second person to confirm. Kozo Tashima of the Japan FA will challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in March with backing from UEFA and European allies.