Tokyo Sexwale a late withdrawal from FIFA presidential race

The 62-year-old South African was the last of five candidates to address the 207 voting members who will decide on the successor to Sepp Blatter.

Tokyo Sexwale a late withdrawal from FIFA presidential race

Tokyo Sexwale received a standing ovation after ending his bid to be FIFA president in his final opportunity to address the extraordinary congress in Zurich on Friday.

The 62-year-old South African was the last of five candidates to address the 207 voting members who will decide on the successor to Sepp Blatter.

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