JOHANNESBURG – HONOR, a global leader in smart device technology, partners with celebrated South African footballer and national team captain Ronwen Williams. This collaboration is timely as Williams readies for his historic 2024 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy nomination.
Williams, the only African nominee and first goalkeeper nominated for the Yachine Trophy while with an African club, exemplifies HONOR’s commitment to excellence and innovation through his outstanding achievements on and off the pitch. South African footballer and national team captain Ronwen Williams.
Williams’s outstanding career with Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana has made him one of Africa’s top football talents.
His exceptional performances this past year, leading the Sundowns to victory in the inaugural African Football League (AFL) and winning the Premier Soccer League’s Goalkeeper of the Season, have earned him widespread acclaim. HONOR celebrated the partnership by hosting Williams at their Bryanston headquarters on October 24, where he met CEO Fred Zhou.
At the event, Williams highlighted the HONOR ecosystem and its innovative technology. He gifted Zhou a personalized Mamelodi Sundowns jersey to celebrate his excitement about joining the HONOR family.
Fred Zhou, HONOR SA CEO, and Ronwen Williams, professional football player. Picture: Supplied.
“We are honored to partner with Ronwen Williams, a trailblazer in African football,” said Fred Zhou, CEO of HONOR South Africa. Dedication aligns with HONOR’s values. We are excited to support him on his journey to the Ballon d’Or and connect his fans with his inspiring story.
This partnership will excite sports and tech enthusiasts by combining Williams’s achievements with HONOR’s advanced technology. The Ballon d’Or ceremony is today, and Williams aims to win this honor for South Africa.

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