50 Most Influential African Women in Sports · Dakar, 5 to 7 November 2026

The 2026 Nominees

Athletes, administrators, coaches, officials, journalists and builders shaping African sport. Browse each category, open a profile to read her story and see her official nomination card, then cast your vote.

Public voting runs 11 to 31 October 2026, and results are announced at the Awards Gala in Dakar on 7 November.

How voting works. Pick one nominee in each category you care about, then submit your ballot once.

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50MIA 2026 · Public Vote Now Open

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Download Boma, the Podium Pursuit fan app, and vote for the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports. Meet all 59 nominees, read their stories and back one in every category.

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How to Vote

Four Taps to Back Africa's Women in Sport

Voting is free and runs from 11 to 31 October 2026. You can vote once in each of the eight categories.

Download BomaGet the Podium Pursuit app from the App Store or Google Play.
Open 50MIA 2026Browse the nominees by category or search by name, sport or nation.
Read Her StoryEach profile shows her achievements, her words and her official nomination card.
Vote and SubmitPick one nominee per category, add your name and email, and submit your ballot.

The 2026 Nominees

59 Women. 15 Nations. 8 Categories.

Athletes, referees, coaches, administrators, journalists and community builders from Senegal to Mauritius and Egypt to South Africa. Tap any nominee to read her story and cast your vote.

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The 50MIA 2026 honours are organised by Africa Sports Ventures Group.

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