If Equalty means so much to the BBC

[Bobby Dandruff]

Why do they have a BBC woman footballer of the year, and not a male one too?

If somewhere I've missed that there is such an award I apologise in advance



https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48353915

I've often wondered why the BBC runs a vote for African Footballer of the Year too. There is nothing wrong with it of course, but why not have a South American Footballer of the Year vote as well, and an Asian Footballer of the Year vote? Or even, a European Footballer of the Year?

I mean there are lots of excellent African Footballers around the world and indeed playing in this country, but equally there are lots of good footballer from other continents, so why has the BBC chosen to run a poll for African Players only? It just seems a bit pointless and the logic seemingly random, although I'm sure that plenty of thought has gone into it.

[Duggie]

Because this is what fits the BBC’s agenda.

[ken smith]

I've often wondered why the BBC runs a vote for African Footballer of the Year too. There is nothing wrong with it of course, but why not have a South American Footballer of the Year vote as well, and an Asian Footballer of the Year vote? Or even, a European Footballer of the Year?

I mean there are lots of excellent African Footballers around the world and indeed playing in this country, but equally there are lots of good footballer from other continents, so why has the BBC chosen to run a poll for African Players only? It just seems a bit pointless and the logic seemingly random, although I'm sure that plenty of thought has gone into it.

They've been doing its since 1992 according to Wikipedia. It says its presented by the BBC world service.
Its probably to do with there being English speakers in Africa and nothing else.