Several African footballers have been nominated for awards at the 2026 Ballon d'Or, including players from Morocco, Senegal, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, and Algeria. The nominations include contenders for the Men's Young Talent of the Year and Men's Goalkeeper of the Year awards. Notable African nominees for the Young Talent award include Ayyoub Bouaddi of Morocco, Yan Diomandé of Côte d'Ivoire, and Ibrahim Maza of Algeria. Bouaddi, an 18-year-old midfielder for Manchester City, has been recognized for his performances at club and international level.
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