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

• Ronwen Williams was spotted at the red carpet of the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony at the Theatre Du Chatelet in France
• The Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper was shortlisted as one of the nominees for the Yashin Trophy award at the ceremony
• The Bafana Bafana captain shared his view after arriving the location of the event

South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams arrived on the red carpet of the ongoing 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony in France this evening.

The Mamelodi Sundowns star was nominated for the Yachine Trophy, an award given to the best goalkeeper in the world.

Williams speaks after arriving on Ballon d'Or red carpet

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.

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"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."

Source: Briefly News