Scorchers and Kansas City striker Temwa Chawinga has been shortlisted for the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2026 award.
She is among 4 other players, including the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or (Ballon d’Or Féminin) winner, Alexia Putellas.
This follows Chawinga helping Scorchers reach the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final and win the golden boot.
At her club, she has won two consecutive National Women’s Soccer League Golden Boots (2024 and 2025).
The striker also finished in 10th place in the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or rankings.
According to the BBC, fans can vote on the broadcaster’s website up until Wednesday, 18 November, 2026.
“The winner will be announced as part of the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday, December 13,” reads part of a statement from the BBC.
Last year’s winner was Hannah Hampton, a goalkeeper who plays for Chelsea and England.
