AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBallon d’Or 2026: France Football and UEFA officially released the full 2026 nominees in a London ceremony on 26 October, with major shocks including Raphinha, Pedri and Dani Olmo missing out, and women’s winner Aitana Bonmatí excluded. Yashin Trophy: Senegal’s Édouard Mendy is among three African goalkeepers nominated for the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year, alongside Morocco’s Yassine Bounou and Cape Verde’s Vozinha. Senegal in global sport: Senegal’s Sadio Mané is listed among Ballon d’Or contenders, while Everton’s Seamus Coleman publicly questioned the fee Everton received after Iliman Ndiaye’s £65m sale to Man City. Culture & books: The Macondo Literary Festival 2026 unveiled its theme “Ink, Sea, Silence,” spotlighting Africa’s histories and “archives of silence” around heritage and restitution. Fashion spotlight: Harrods partners with Brand63Africa for a pop-up featuring Senegal’s Sukeina and other African designers. Youth Olympics in Dakar: Team USA confirmed its Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games squad, with the event set to be the first Olympic event held on the African continent.
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