Ogura to head Japan WC bid

Japan's new soccer supremo Junji Ogura will head the country's bid to host the 2022 World Cup, the Japan Football Association (JFA) said on Monday.
The 71-year-old was named the JFA's new president on Sunday after his predecessor Motoaki Inukai stepped down after a two-year term citing health reasons.
The JFA told Reuters that FIFA executive committee member Ogura will take charge of Japan's bidding process for the 2022 World Cup.
Ogura himself told a news conference he was not looking beyond two years in charge.
"At my age I will be looking to retire in two years," the former JFA vice president told reporters. "I'm surprised the job has suddenly come along but I was asked to step in."
Japan, who co-hosted the 2002 World Cup with South Korea, are also on the lookout for a new coach.
The Blue Samurai reached the last 16 of this year's World Cup in South Africa under Takeshi Okada, who stepped down after the tournament.