A Moroccan, an Algerian, and an Ivorian Compete for the 2026 Ebony Shoe

The race for the 2026 Ebony Shoe has started with five finalists, including Algerian Adem Zorgane, Moroccan Zakaria El Ouahdi, and Ivorian Parfait Guiagon. Zorgane, a midfielder for Union Saint-Gilloise, has recorded 7 assists and 2 goals, while El Ouahdi, a defender for Genk, has scored 11 goals and provided 3 assists. Guiagon, from Sporting Charleroi, has also excelled with 11 goals and 5 assists. The other two finalists are Raphael Onyedika and Promise David.