Temwa Chawinga becomes first African woman to finish in Ballon d’Or top 10

Malawian forward Temwa Chawinga has made history by becoming the first African woman to finish in the top 10 of the women’s Ballon d’Or.

Chawinga’s achievement marks a significant milestone for African women’s football, placing the Malawi international among the world’s leading female players.

Born on September 20, 1998, in Rumphi District, Malawi, Chawinga plays as a forward for Kansas City Current and the Malawi national team.

She has enjoyed considerable success at club level, winning four Chinese Women’s Super League titles with Wuhan Jianghan University in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

She also won the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup in 2024 and the NWSL Shield in 2025...