🌍 Published by African Football Updates | June 2025


The 2025 Ballon d'Or race is heating up—and this year, African footballers are not just participating, they’re dominating. With record-breaking performances across Europe's top leagues and international competitions, names like Mohamed Salah, Ousmane Dembélé, and Achraf Hakimi have become frontrunners in football’s most prestigious individual award—popularly known in Africa as the Bala Dior.



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🥇 Top African Contenders for Ballon d'Or 2025


🔥 Ousmane Dembélé (PSG, France)


The French-born winger of Mauritanian descent is having the season of his life. After helping Paris Saint-Germain win a historic treble (Ligue 1, French Cup, and Champions League), Dembélé stands as the favorite for the Ballon d'Or.


21 goals and 17 assists across all competitions


Player of the Match in the Champions League final


Key influence on PSG’s attacking dominance



🔴 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, Egypt)


The Egyptian King is still very much in the race after guiding Liverpool to the Premier League title.


29 goals and 18 assists


Captain of the national team


Backed by CAF President Motsepe and African fans across the continent



🦁 Achraf Hakimi (PSG & Morocco)


The Moroccan full-back has dazzled with both PSG and his national team. His pace, defensive strength, and attacking presence have made him a standout in 2025.


Strong performances in the Champions League


Regarded as one of the best defenders in the world


Publicly supported by Senegal legend El-Hadji Diouf to win the Ballon d'Or




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🏆 The Bigger Question: Can Africa Win Again?


The last and only African player to win the Ballon d'Or was George Weah in 1995. Now, with African-born or heritage players like Dembélé and Hakimi breaking barriers, hopes are high that the golden ball might come home.


The final list of nominees will be announced this August, and the winner will be crowned in Paris on September 22, 2025.



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💬 Fan Zone


Who’s your pick for the Ballon d’Or 2025?

Do you think Salah, Dembélé, or Hakimi deserves the crown? Let us know in the comments!



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