The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the five finalists for the prestigious 2024 African Ballon d’Or, featuring some of the continent’s brightest football stars. The shortlist includes Ademola Lookman, Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra, Nico Williams, and Serhou Guirassy – all of whom have impressed with exceptional performances over the past year.
Ademola Lookman has been a standout with his flair and goal-scoring prowess for both club and country, while Achraf Hakimi, ever a fixture in elite football circles, continues to dominate with his defensive resilience and attacking prowess down the right flank. Simon Adingra has been a revelation this season, Nico Williams has earned praise for his technical brilliance and consistency, and Serhou Guirassy’s red-hot form in front of goal has propelled him into contention as one of Africa’s top footballers.
The winner of the 2024 African Ballon d’Or will be crowned based on their stellar performances at both club and international levels, with the grand ceremony set to take place later this year. This year’s shortlist is a true testament to the growing footballing talent across Africa and the continent’s immense impact on the global stage.
