Cabinet has called on South Africans to show their support for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who has been nominated as one of the 10 best goalkeepers in the world, at the Ballon d’Or awards for the Yachine Trophy.
South Africans are urged to do so by casting their votes HERE
Williams is the first South African player to be nominated for the Yachine Trophy at the Ballon d’Or awards.
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“The 68th edition of the awards ceremony will take place on 28 October 2024 in Paris. Until then, we can vote for Williams in both English and French,” Cabinet said in a statement.
Williams, who won the Goalkeeper of the Tournament award in the January/February 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, has jumped ahead in the polls, leading the way with 64.4% – at the time of publishing.
‘Ronza’, as he is referred to with great affection, received nominations for one of the top 10 goalkeepers in the world due to his exceptional play at both club and international levels.
The 32-year-old ‘keeper will face off against some of the greatest players in the world, including Mike Maignan of AC Milan, Andre Lounine of Real Madrid and Emiliano Martinez of Argentina.
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