Ballon d’Or: Ronwen Williams Speaks After Becoming First South African to Step on Red Carpet

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has shared his thoughts after becoming the first South African player to step on the Ballon d'Or red carpet.

South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams arrived on the red carpet of the ongoing 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony in France this evening.Ronwen Williams attends the 68th Ballon D'Or even at Theatre Du Chatelet, on Monday, October 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Jose Breton.In an interview after storming the red carpet looking dapper in a perfect suit, Williams claimed it is an honour to be nominated for the best goalkeeper award.

"It is an honour and privilege for me to be among the greats. I feel goosebumps. I hope this opens the doors for more South Africans and Africans to get more nominations."Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria .

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