Tokyo Sexwale to run for FIFA presidency

Former political prisoner Tokyo Sexwale has thrown his
hat into the ring to be the new president of FIFA
South African businessman Tokyo Sexwale has joined the race
to be the next president of FIFA.

The former political prisoner is the fifth candidate to throw their
hat into the ring to replace Sepp Blatter, who remains
suspended by FIFA over investigations into an alleged "disloyal
payment" to Michel Platini - whose own bid for presidency
appears dead as he is also banned.

Sexwale, 62, already has the support of the South African FA,
which is backing his bid.

Candidates have until Monday to announce they are running for
the presidency, with the election set to be held at the end of
February.

Former FIFA official Jerome Champagne, Prince Ali Bin Al
Hussein of Jordan and former Trinidad and Tobago midfielder
David Nakhid are also standing.