FIFA has unveiled the much-anticipated lists of players and coaches in contention for the prestigious The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024. African women footballers, though fewer in number compared to male nominees, are making their mark in this edition.
The prestigious The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 once again celebrate the most iconic figures in global football. Many African players feature prominently in the men’s category of these esteemed awards. However, while fewer in numbers, African women footballers are beginning to compete at the highest level.
In a context where FIFA is introducing new initiatives to promote women’s football, the outstanding performances of these rising African stars have earned them a place among the contenders for the coveted title of The Best FIFA Women’s Player. Among these trailblazers:
These nominations highlight the rise of women’s football in Africa, a relatively new discipline on the continent but one showing promising growth and development.
Innovation in the 2024 Edition
This year’s edition introduces several new distinctions, including the Marta Award, which celebrates the most beautiful goal scored by a female player, in tribute to the legendary Marta Vieira da Silva. Additionally, for the first time, fans can vote for both the FIFA Men’s and Women’s Best XI, enhancing interactivity and fan engagement in the selection process.
Let the Voting Begin!
Football fans have until December 10, 2024, to cast their votes on FIFA's official website. The voting system, which combines the choices of fans, national team captains, coaches, and media representatives, aims to ensure a balanced evaluation.
However, specific awards like the Fan Award and the Fair Play Award have unique voting methods, restricted to fans and a panel of experts, respectively.
The winners of The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 will be revealed in early 2025 during a ceremony set to celebrate the excellence of global football.