Zambian player is Africa’s first-ever winner of GOAL50
Zambian player, Rachel Kundananji, makes history as the first African to be named the winner of the GOAL50 award in the women’s category for 2023.
The Zambian player beat a host of big names including Malawi’s Tabitha Chawinga, England’s Lauren James, and Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala, recently named footballer of the year by CAF in the women's category. The renowned football platform, GOAL took to X, formerly Twitter to congratulate the Zambian footballer.
GOAL50 is an annual award presented by GOAL which ranks the 50 best footballers in the world over the previous 12 months. Past winners include renowned footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Rachel Kundananji had a remarkable 2022-23 season. She has an impressive goal-scoring record with Madrid CFF in the league, scoring 25 goals in 29 games. She made history by scoring her first-ever Women's World Cup goal. This achievement contributed to Zambia qualifying for the Women's World Cup for the first time in history.
Rachel's historic win shows the rising prominence of African women in football, as she not only excelled on the international stage but also set new standards. Her achievements reflect African female players' increasing impact and influence, highlighting their skills, determination, and contribution to the global football community.
