France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or award, has unveiled a revamped voting system for the prestigious award with 22 African countries making the cut.
Only countries ranked in the top 100 of the FIFA World Rankings will be eligible to vote.
Under the revised system, 22 African countries have secured eligibility to vote in the upcoming Ballon d’Or selection, reinforcing the continent’s rising status in world football.
These nations, currently within FIFA’s top 100, demonstrate Africa’s growing football prowess and global relevance.
Ballon d’Or: The 22 African Countries Eligible to Vote
Morocco
Senegal
Egypt
Algeria
Ivory Coast
Nigeria
Tunisia
Cameroon
Mali
South Africa
DR Congo
Burkina Faso
Cape Verde
Ghana
Gabon
Guinea
Angola
Zambia
Uganda
Equatorial Guinea
Benin Republic
Mozambique
