BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Southern Africa is celebrating a landmark moment as Malawi’s Temwa Chawinga and Zambia’s Barbra Banda have both been nominated for the FIFA Best Attacker Award solidifying their positions among the world’s elite forwards.
Temwa’s nomination carries even greater weight.
She has become the only African woman nominated for the FIFA Best Women’s Player of the Year, a rare and remarkable achievement that cements her status as one of the most influential players on the global stage.
Her dominance in the USA Women’s Super League, where she finished as top scorer and delivered match-winning performances, has earned her respect from coaches, analysts and fans worldwide.
Barbra Banda’s nomination reflects her unstoppable rise in world football.
Her power, athleticism, leadership and consistent ability to deliver in big moments for both club and country have made her one of the most feared attackers in the women’s game.
From Olympic heroics to club brilliance, Banda has continued to put Zambia on the global football map.
The dual nominations of Temwa and Banda represent a significant victory for African women’s football. For years, African female players have had limited representation at the highest level of FIFA awards.
This moment signals a shift one where the world can no longer overlook African excellence.
As the spotlight shines on women’s football, global football giants are also making headlines on the men’s side.
In stunning fashion, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have both been nominated for the 2025 FIFA The Best Men’s World XI.
Even in the twilight of their legendary careers, the two icons widely regarded as the GOATs of modern football continue to command respect with their unmatched class and longevity.
The inclusion of Ronaldo and Messi once again in a world XI shortlist underscores their enduring influence in the game.
Despite rising stars across Europe and beyond, the two superstars remain at the top of world football conversations.
Their presence in this year’s nominations adds an extra layer of excitement to the awards season, combining the emergence of new African stars with the sustained brilliance of football’s greatest legends.
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