Reigning Women’s African Footballer of the Year, Barbra Banda, scored twice as Zambia sealed a 3-2 comeback win over Senegal at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The Copper Queens were pegged back early at the Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia, with Nguenar Ndiaye opening the scoring for Senegal inside the five minutes to set an early tone for the...
The opening game of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) served up a four-goal thriller as hosts Morocco and Zambia settled for a 2-2 draw at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The match kicked off with a minute's silence in honour of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who died on Friday at the age of 61. Zambia broke the deadlock...
Zambia forward Barbra Banda has credited her Orlando Pride teammates after she scored the first hat-trick in the club’s history, Afrosport reports. Banda achieved the feat in the Pride's 3-1 victory in the NWSL on Friday night, which ended a three-game winless streak and moved them up to second on the table. It took the 25-year-old to seven goals in 10 league games this season, continuing...
The National Women’s Soccer League (NSWL) have condemned the reports of hateful language directed at Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda, Afrosport reports. A report surfaced about fan behaviour in the NWSL game between Gotham FC and the Pride at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey at the weekend, claiming Banda has been subjected to racist and transphobic abuse. The Zambia superstar was also subject to...
As the world marks another #InternationalWomensDay, Zambia forward Barbra Banda is thrilled with the progress being made with women's football in Africa, Afrosport reports. Recent adjustments by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has seen the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) expanded from eight to 12 teams. The CAF Women's Champions League has also had four editions since 2021 with three different winners from North...
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