Sports · 2026-10-27 · Afternoon briefing

Malawi's Chawinga is first African woman in Ballon d'Or top 10

Temwa Chawinga has made history as the first African woman to finish in the top 10 of the Ballon d'Or Féminin, the most prestigious individual award in world football. The Malawian international, who plays for Kansas City Current in the United States, secured 10th place in the global rankings announced in London.

Chawinga's position surpasses the previous best finish for an African woman, a 12th-place ranking achieved by Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala. The recognition follows standout performances for her club in the National Women's Soccer League and as captain of Malawi's national team, the Scorchers, during their continental campaign. While Chawinga celebrated a milestone, Spain's Alexia Putellas collected her third Ballon d'Or Féminin title, joining compatriot Aitana Bonmatí as a three-time winner.

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• Temwa Chawinga becomes first African woman to finish in Ballon d’Or top 10
• Temwa storms Ballon d’Or top 10
• Malawi's Chawinga Makes History As First African Woman to Reach Ballon d'Or Top 10
• Malawi’s Temwa Chawinga makes history with Women’s Ballon d’Or Top 10 Ranking
• First Lady Mutharika, Ansah hail Temwa Chawinga’s Ballon d’Or history

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