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Tokyo Sexwale, South African Businessman, Declares Candidacy for FIFA Presidency

A fifth nominee has declared his intention to become the next president of FIFA. South African businessman Tokyo Sexwale has submitted his name in a bid to take over world football's disgraced governing body.

He has now been accepted by the South African Football Association, according to SABC Sport Info Hub (h/t BBC Sport).

The 62-year-old's confirmed nomination has come less than two days prior to Monday's deadline for candidacy. The election will take place in February.

Sexwale joins a list of would-be presidents, including current UEFA honcho Michel Platini.