Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga Earn 2026 Ballon d’Or Féminin Nominations
Zambia captain Barbra Banda and Malawi striker Temwa Chawinga have been named on the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Féminin, marking another major moment for African women’s football. Banda, who plays for Orlando Pride, has continued her prolific form in the NWSL and at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. This is her third Ballon d’Or nomination, following her previous record as the highest-ranked African female footballer. Kansas City Current forward Chawinga also earns a second straight nomination after an impressive season for club and country. Her goalscoring form and WAFCON Golden Boot-winning performance have strengthened her standing among the world’s top players. Their nominations highlight the growing influence of African players in elite women’s football.
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