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Ballon d’Or 2026: How Nigeria went from Osimhen, Lookman to no nominees
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Osimhen, Lookman miss out on 2026 Ballon d’Or
Nigeria will have no representation at the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards as the football world gathers at the London Palladium in London, United Kingdom, on Monday, October 26, with Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman among the notable omissions.
England captain Harry Kane, Spain international Lamine Yamal and France forward Kylian Mbappé are among the leading contenders for the men’s prize.
Broadcaster Kate Scott and former France international Thierry Henry are set to host the ceremony.
The pair scored seven of Nigeria’s 14 goals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, finishing among the tournament’s leading scorers.
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