Ballon d’Or 2026: Nigeria’s George Ilenikhena, Arthur Okonkwo pick winners
Super Eagles stars, George Ilenikhena and Arthur Okonkwo have picked their Ballon d’Or winners. The Ballon d’Or winner will be announced in England next month, and 30 players have already been shortlisted for the award. Players such as Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane are among the nominees. Paris […] Ballon d’Or 2026: Nigeria’s George…
Nigeria's George Ilenikhena and Arthur Okonkwo have announced their Ballon d’Or winners for 2026. The award will be announced in England next month, with 30 players already nominated for the accolade. Among the nominees are Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane. Ilenikhena, a Super Eagles star, believes that Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane are the frontrunners for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
Okonkwo, also from the Super Eagles, echoed this sentiment, stating that Mbappe is the best player this season due to his goal-scoring prowess.
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