In a bid to boost the credibility and competitiveness of the Ballon d’Or, France Football magazine 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.
The new rule aims to give voting rights only to countries with established football reputations and consistent international involvement.
This reform underscores France Football’s commitment to refining the Ballon d’Or selection process by ensuring that the decision-making reflects nations actively engaged at the highest levels of the sport.
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
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