Mzansi called to suport goalkeeper Ronwen Williams nomination

calls 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 vote by casting their votes on the link https://www.lequipe.fr/en/special/selection/ballon-dor-2024/section/the-yachine-trophy, selecting both the English and French options.

Williams is the first South African player to be nominated for the Yachine Trophy at the FIFA Ballon d’Or Awards. 

“The 68th edition of the awards ceremony will take place on 28 October 2024 in Parys. 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 unexpectedly jumped ahead in the polls, leading the pack by 69.6% thus far.

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 the club and international levels.

The 32-year-old goalie 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, who won the World Cup.

How to cast your votes for Ronwen Williams

You can vote for Ronwen Williams in the Yachine Trophy by following these simple steps:

1. Visit the official Ballon d’Or voting link.
2. Select your top picks for the various categories, including the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or, the Kopa Trophy, and finally, the Yachine Trophy.
3. After selecting Ronwen for the Yachine Trophy, confirm your choices by clicking “validate.”
4. Complete the voting process by casting votes in the remaining categories, including Coach of the Year.
5. Ensure that you vote on both the French and English links, as the votes are counted separately.

The closing date for voting is on Monday, October 28, when the winners will be announced at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.