Barbra Banda
Barbra Banda is a Zambian footballer known for her skillful play as a forward. She gained significant recognition after her outstanding performances in various international tournaments, including the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Banda made headlines in 2024 after winning the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award, which was followed by a wave of misogynistic and transphobic abuse online.
Born on Mar 15, 1999 (26 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 156,060 | $21,000,000 | 9,901$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 156,060 | $21,000,000 | 9,901$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Barbra Banda was mentioned in the context of failing to meet sex eligibility requirements.
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Tanzania:
Barbra Banda is one of the nominees for the 2025 Goal of the Year Award.
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Morocco:
Barbra Banda is one of the nominees for the CAF Goal of the Year.
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North Macedonia:
Barbra Banda is included in the world team.
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Morocco:
Barbra Banda's inclusion allows Africa to place two players in the women's World 11 for the first time.
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Norway:
Barbra Banda was selected as one of the forwards for the women's best team.
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Ghana:
Barbra Banda capitalised on space outside the box, firing a powerful low shot into the bottom left corner after a swift counter-attack initiated by Margaret Belemu.
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Morocco:
Barbra Banda scored a goal for Zambia in the match against Morocco.
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Nigeria:
Barbra Banda is the continent’s most feared striker and a key player for Zambia.
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Ghana:
Barbra Banda is one of the players to watch at the tournament, having been cleared to participate after missing the last one.
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