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2024 Ballon d’Or awards nominees revealed

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The 2024 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony is set to take place on Monday 28 October at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
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The 2024 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony is set to take place on Monday 28 October at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

Following the partnership announced at the end of last year between UEFA and Groupe Amaury, proprietor of the media companies France Football and L’Équipe, to co-organise the renowned Ballon d’Or from 2024, the nominees for this year’s awards have been unveiled.

Presented annually by France Football since 1956, the Ballon d’Or is the most distinguished accolade a footballer can receive in recognition of their outstanding achievements and exceptional talent.

The 68th edition of the awards ceremony will take place on Monday 28 October at the grandiose Théâtre du Châtelet, located at the Place du Châtelet in Paris.

The 2024 awards will include the following:

• The Men’s Ballon d’Or®
• The Women’s Ballon d’Or®
• The Kopa Trophy (best player under 21 years of age)
• The Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper)
• The Men’s Club of the Year Trophy
• The Women’s Club of the Year Trophy
• The Men’s Coach of the Year Trophy
• The Women’s Coach of the Year Trophy
• The Gerd Müller Trophy (top scorer of the previous season)

Men’s Coach of the Year and Women’s Coach of the Year are new trophies that have been added to the list of prizes this year, recognising the invaluable contribution of coaches to success on the pitch.

Men’s Ballon d’Or® 2024 nominees

Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)
Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Türkiye, Inter)
Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid)
Rúben Dias (Portugal, Manchester City)
Artem Dovbyk (Ukraine, Dnipro / Girona / Roma)
Phil Foden (England, Manchester City)
Alejandro Grimaldo (Spain, Bayer Leverkusen)
Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)
Mats Hummels (Germany, Borussia Dortmund)
Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich)
Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid)
Ademola Lookman (Nigeria, Atalanta)
Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter )
Kylian Mbappé (France, Paris Saint-Germain / Real Madrid)
Martin Ødegaard (Norway, Arsenal)
Dani Olmo (Spain, Leipzig / Barcelona)
Cole Palmer (England, Manchester City / Chelsea)
Declan Rice (England, Arsenal)
Rodri (Spain, Manchester City)
Antonio Rüdiger (Germany, Real Madrid)
Bukayo Saka (England, Arsenal)
William Saliba (France, Arsenal)
Federico Valverde (Uruguay, Real Madrid)
Vinícius Júnior (Brazil, Real Madrid)
Vitinha (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
Nico Williams (Spain, Athletic Club)
Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen)
Granit Xhaka (Switzerland, Bayer Leverkusen)
Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)

Women’s Ballon d’Or® 2024 nominees

Barbra Banda (Zambia, Shanghai RCB / Orlando Pride)
Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona)
Lucy Bronze (England, Barcelona / Chelsea)
Mariona Caldentey (Spain, Barcelona / Arsenal)
Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi, Paris Saint-Germain / Olympique Lyonnais) Grace Geyoro (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
Manuela Giugliano (Italy, AS Roma)
Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona)
Patricia Guijarro (Spain, Barcelona)
Giulia Gwinn (Germany, Bayern München)
Yui Hasegawa (Japan, Manchester City)
Ada Hegerberg (Norway, Olympique Lyonnais)
Lauren Hemp (England, Manchester City)
Lindsey Horan (USA, Olympique Lyonnais)
Lauren James (England, Chelsea)
Marie-Antoinette Katoto (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
Alyssa Naeher (USA, Chicago Red Stars)
Sjoeke Nüsken (Germany, Chelsea)
Ewa Pajor (Poland, VfL Wolfsburg / Barcelona)
Salma Paralluelo (Spain, Barcelona)
Gabi Portilho (Brazil, Corinthians)
Alexia Putellas (Spain, Barcelona)
Mayra Ramírez (Colombia, Levante / Chelsea)
Trinity Rodman (USA, Washington Spirit)
Lea Schüller (Germany, Bayern München)
Khadija Shaw (Jamaica, Manchester City)
Sophia Smith (USA, Portland Thorns)
Mallory Swanson (USA, Chicago Red Stars)
Tarciane (Brazil, Corinthians / Houston Dash)
Glódís Viggósdóttir (Iceland, Bayern München)

Yashin Trophy 2024 nominees

Diogo Costa (Portugal, Porto)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, Paris Saint-Germain)
Gregor Kobel (Switzerland, Borussia Dortmund)
Andriy Lunin (Ukraine, Real Madrid)
Mike Maignan (France, Milan)
Giorgi Mamardashvili (Georgia, Valencia)
Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
Unai Simón (Spain, Athletic Club)
Yann Sommer (Switzerland, Inter)
Ronwen Williams (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)

Kopa Trophy 2024 nominees

Pau Cubarsí (Spain, Barcelona)
Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina, Manchester United)
Arda Güler (Türkiye, Real Madrid)
Karim Konaté (Ivory Coast, Salzburg)
Kobbie Mainoo (England, Manchester United)
João Neves (Portugal, Benfica / Paris Saint-Germain)
Savinho (Brazil, Girona / Manchester City)
Mathys Tel (France, Bayern Munich)
Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
Warren Zaïre-Emery (France, Paris Saint-Germain)

Men’s Coach of the Year Trophy 2024 nominees

Xabi Alonso (Spain, Bayer Leverkusen)
Carlo Ancelotti (Italy, Real Madrid)
Luis de la Fuente (Spain, Spain national team)
Gian Piero Gasperini (Italy, Atalanta)
Pep Guardiola (Spain, Manchester City)
Lionel Scaloni (Argentina, Argentina national team)

Women’s Coach of the Year Trophy 2024 nominees

Sonia Bompastor (France, Olympique Lyonnais / Chelsea)
Arthur Elias (Brazil, Corinthians / Brazil national team)
Jonatan Giráldez (Spain, Barcelona / Washington Spirit)
Emma Hayes (England, Chelsea / USA national team)
Filipa Patão (Portugal, Benfica)
Sarina Wiegman (Netherlands, England national team)

Men’s Club of the Year Trophy 2024 nominees

Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
Girona (Spain)
Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)
Manchester City (England)
Real Madrid (Spain)

Women’s Club of the Year Trophy 2024 nominees

Barcelona (Spain)
Chelsea (England)
NJ/NY Gotham (USA)
Olympique Lyonnais (France)
Paris Saint-Germain (France)

The list of nominees for all award categories can also be found here.

A dedicated Ballon d’Or section can be accessed here.

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Ugwumba Uche Nwosu the former Chief of Staff and Son in-law of former Governor of Imo State Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has donated 1000 tickets for Heartland FC of Owerri fans for the Oriental Derby between Heartland Football Club of Owerri and Rangers Football Club of Enugu.

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Ugwumba Uche Nwosu the former Chief of Staff and Son in-law of former Governor of Imo State Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has donated 1000 tickets for Heartland FC of Owerri fans for the Oriental Derby between Heartland Football Club of Owerri and Rangers Football Club of Enugu.

The game is slated for today Saturday, 23rd November, 2024 at Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri by 4:PM.

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Back row (l-r): Edward Ansah, Cyril Levi, Toyin Ayinla, Godwin Eke, Thompson Oliha, Mike Obi, Wahab Haruna, Samson Ozogula, Andrew Uwe.

Squatting (l-r): Lawrence Okaegbu, Ramson Madu, Uwem Ekarika, Uwakwe Eke, Paul Uzokwe, Peter Nieketien and Friday Ekpo.

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The list of 24 teams that qualified for 2025 AFCON

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The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now complete, promising a thrilling competition hosted by Morocco in December next year.

The tournament will feature 24 teams, including a mix of seasoned champions and ambitious underdogs. Here’s a recap:

Qualified Nations:

Morocco (Hosts)

Burkina Faso

Cameroon

Algeria

DR Congo

Senegal

Egypt

Angola

Equatorial Guinea

Côte d’Ivoire (Defending Champions)

Uganda

South Africa

Gabon

Tunisia

Nigeria

Zambia

Mali

Zimbabwe

Comoros

Sudan

Benin

Tanzania

Botswana

Mozambique

Highlights:

1. Host Advantage: Morocco automatically qualifies as the host nation, setting the stage for a passionate home crowd.

2. Returning Champions: Former AFCON winners Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, and Côte d’Ivoire will vie for continental glory.

3. Iconic Teams: Powerhouses like Nigeria, Tunisia, and South Africa ensure a highly competitive tournament.

4. Comebacks: Botswana makes a notable return after 12 years, alongside teams like DR Congo, Angola, and Gabon.

5. Last-Minute Thrills: Sudan and Benin clinched their places on the final day of qualifiers, with Mozambique claiming the last spot after a decisive 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau.

This diverse lineup guarantees an electrifying AFCON 2025, where teams will battle for supremacy and pride on Africa’s grandest footballing stage.

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