View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Soccer Laduma (@soccer_laduma)

Login

Ronwen Celebrates Historic Ballon d'Or Nod With Hometown

Ronwen Celebrates Historic Ballon d'Or Nod With Hometown

Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams revisited his roots in Gqeberha after making history with a Ballon d'Or awards nomination.

Check it out!

Read: Chiefs Star Finds His Makoti

The story

It's been a celebratory last couple of weeks for Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams, who became the first South African goalkeeper to be nominated for this prestigious Yashin Trophy award.

Williams also made history by becoming the first African goalkeeper to be nominated  for the award, while based on the continent.

To celebrate his latest achievement, Williams paid another visit to his former Primary School in Gelvandale, Gqeberha, to conduct a football clinic with leaners from four different, who also took part in a short tournament through the Ronwen 30 Foundation.

Read: Stellies Boss Works His Magic In The Kitchen 

Watch below:

Williams takes every chance he can get to give back to his hometown. Whether his foundation is hosting a tournament like their did during the Easter Weekend or a community clean-up, the Sundowns keeper hasn't forgotten where he comes from.

In a recent interview with Newzroom Afrika's Benjamin Leshoro, Williams spoke about the foundation's vision and being nominated for the Yachine Trophy at the Ballon d'Or award, that take place on 28 October in Paris.

Watch below his interview below:

Comments

Top 5

Pirates Sign The 'New Mofokeng'

Apr 22, 2025 09:13 AM in Orlando-Pirates

Rulani Sends CWC Message To Sundowns

Apr 21, 2025 01:26 PM in FIFA-Club-World-Cup

Mnqgithi's Gauteng Return On The Cards?

Apr 19, 2025 08:58 AM in Siyagobhoza

Mali & Chiefs Scout Maliwa To Spread Wings In Malawi

Apr 18, 2025 12:56 PM in Siyagobhoza

Wydad Fans 'Approach' Rulani Amid League Struggles

Apr 19, 2025 12:27 PM in African Football

Pirates Sign The 'New Mofokeng'

Apr 22, 2025 09:13 AM in Orlando-Pirates

Al Ahly 'Offered Huge Incentives' To Beat Downs

Apr 22, 2025 12:07 PM in African Football

Al Ahly To 'Miss' Four Key Stars In Downs Clash

Apr 22, 2025 10:40 AM in African Football

Chiefs Ready To Reward Youngster For Five Years

Apr 22, 2025 10:51 AM in Kaizer-Chiefs

WATCH | Usuthu Keeps Bongi Ntuli’s Legacy Alive

Apr 16, 2025 03:24 PM in Fan Park