The 2026 African Ballon d’Or awards ceremony will take place in Lagos, Nigeria, with 10 players nominated for the prestigious individual honour.

The organisers confirmed Lagos as the venue as the continent prepares to celebrate some of its outstanding footballers over the past year.

Ivory Coast international Amad Diallo and DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa are among the nominees for the award.

Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo has also made the shortlist following his impressive performances, while Morocco are represented by three players: Ismaël Saibari, Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz.

Senegal also have three representatives in the race, with Ismaïla Sarr, Pape Gueye and former African Footballer of the Year Sadio Mané earning nominations.

South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena completes the 10-man shortlist.

The nomination of Hakimi comes after another impressive period for the Paris Saint-Germain defender, who has established himself as one of Africa’s leading footballers.

Meanwhile, Mané will be hoping to add another individual honour to his collection, having previously won the African Player of the Year award in 2019 and 2022.

The ceremony in Lagos is expected to attract prominent figures from African football, including players, coaches, administrators and other stakeholders.

The event will also provide an opportunity to recognise the achievements of African footballers and celebrate their contributions to the global game.

The winner will emerge from the 10 nominees competing for the continent’s top individual football honour.