Two African Players Nominated for 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or
On Tuesday, the nominees for the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or top 30 were announced, featuring only two African players: Barbra Banda from Zambia and Temwa Chawinga from Malawi. Their nominations stem from their outstanding performances at the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which was held in Morocco and won by Cameroon.
Both players scored five goals during the tournament, with Chawinga also providing two assists, while Banda contributed one assist. The full list of nominees includes notable players such as Selma Bacha, Klara Bühl, and Alexia Putellas, among others.
This recognition highlights the growing presence of African talent in women's football on the global stage.
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