Ballon d’Or 2026: Full list of African footballers nominated
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- African footballers received nominations in several categories for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards.
- Three African goalkeepers are contenders for the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.
African footballers have earned nominations in several categories for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards.
The nominations include three goalkeepers from the continent among the contenders for the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year prize.
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