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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