The “Golden Ball 2024” Gala Evening, organized by the AFA, will honor the main figures in Albanian football for their achievements. The ceremony will be attended by well-known football figures, international personalities, and representatives from the academic, political, artistic, and media worlds.
The award winners have been selected through a transparent voting process by the very protagonists of Albanian football.
The nominees for all categories are:
Golden Ball 2024 (Men): Bekim Balaj, Arinaldo Rrapaj, Albano Aleksi, Ermir Rashica
Golden Ball 2024 (Women): Ezmiralda Franja, Xhesika Ndoj, Mesuare Begallo, Vanesa Levendi
Coach of the Year 2024: Edlir Tetova, Orges Shehi, Ivan Gvozdenovic, Ilir Daja
Talent of the Year 2024 (Men): Emir Rashica, Ermal Meta, Ledjo Tresaj, Ergis Arifi
Talent of the Year 2024 (Women): Xhesika Ndoj, Angela Nikaj, Klesta Ago, Herta Hasa
Referee of the Year 2024: Juxhin Xhaja, Eldorian Hamiti, Enea Jorgji, Kreshnik Cjapi
The “Golden Boot 2024” will be awarded to the top scorers in both the men’s and women’s categories, while the “Team of the Year” has been selected by sports journalists through a closed voting process.
The gala evening will feature other surprises for all football fans and viewers.
The winners will be announced on January 27 at this festive evening, which will take place at the Opera and Ballet Theater. The event will be broadcast live at 8:00 PM on TV Klan, the media partner of this ceremony.
