Malawi international Temwa Chawinga has become the first African woman to secure a place in the top 10 of the women’s Ballon d’Or rankings.
The development was announced on Monday, during the ongoing 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium in England.
The forward’s achievement marks a major milestone for African women’s football, placing her among the elite players recognised in the prestigious individual award.
Born on September 20, 1998, in Rumphi District, Malawi, Chawinga represents Kansas City Current in the United States’ National Women’s Soccer League and the Malawi national team.
She established herself as a prolific goalscorer during her time with Wuhan Jianghan University in China, winning four consecutive Chinese Women’s Super League titles from 2020 to 2023.
Since joining Kansas City Current, she has added the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup and the 2025 NWSL Shield to her list of honours.
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