Ballon d’Or 2026: Nigeria’s George Ilenikhena, Arthur Okonkwo pick winners

Super Eagles stars, George Ilenikhena and Arthur Okonkwo person picked their Ballon d’Or winners.

The Ballon d’Or victor volition beryllium announced successful England adjacent month, and 30 players person already been shortlisted for the award.

Players specified arsenic Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane are among the nominees.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d’Or past twelvemonth up of Yamal.

However, erstwhile asked who helium thinks volition triumph the Ballon d’Or this year, Ilenikhena named Kane and Mbappe.

“This year, I person galore players similar Mbappe and Kane. They tin some triumph the Ballon d’Or this year,” Ilenikhena said, according to PoojaMedia.

On his part, Okonkwo said, “Kylian Mbappe. Because helium scored the astir goals and everything. He is the champion subordinate this season.”

Ballon d’Or 2026: Nigeria’s George Ilenikhena, Arthur Okonkwo prime winners