**Tokyo Sexwale Joins FIFA Presidential Race**
South African businessman and anti-apartheid activist Tokyo Sexwale has officially entered the race to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president, with elections set for February 26, 2016.
The 62-year-old, who spent years in prison for his role in the struggle against apartheid, has built a reputation as a courageous and influential figure in South Africa. His candidacy is backed strongly by southern African nations, including his home country, and has also drawn interest from outside the continent — the German Football Federation recently signaled potential support.
Sexwale joins four other declared contenders: Michel Platini and Jérôme Champagne of France, Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein of Jordan, and David Nakhid of Trinidad and Tobago. The campaign is expected to be fiercely contested as FIFA seeks to rebuild its image after months of scandal.
