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.
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Barbra Banda was mentioned in the context of failing to meet sex eligibility requirements.
Megan Rapinoe questions Save Women's Sports movement
United States· 2025-11-19
Barbra Banda is one of the nominees for the 2025 Goal of the Year Award.
Mzize joins Africa’s elite in CAF Goal of the Year Award
Tanzania· 2025-11-07
Barbra Banda is one of the nominees for the CAF Goal of the Year.
CAF Awards 2025 : trois Marocains nommés pour le prix du 'But de l’Année'
Morocco· 2025-11-07Barbra Banda is included in the world team.
ФИФПРО ги избра најдобрите светски тимови за годинава
North Macedonia· 2025-11-06
Barbra Banda's inclusion allows Africa to place two players in the women's World 11 for the first time.
Hakimi et Chebbak dans le onze mondial FIFPRO 2025Morocco· 2025-11-04
Barbra Banda was selected as one of the forwards for the women's best team.
Haaland fikk ikke plass på Fifpros verdenslag – Mbappé på topp
Norway· 2025-11-03
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.
Zambia hold hosts Morocco to thrilling draw in WAFCON 2024 opener
Ghana· 2025-07-06
Barbra Banda scored a goal for Zambia in the match against Morocco.
CAN féminine Maroc-2024 : le Maroc et la Zambie font match nul (2-2)Morocco· 2025-07-05
Barbra Banda is the continent’s most feared striker and a key player for Zambia.
Nigeria Favored, But Rivals Eye Super Falcons
Nigeria· 2025-07-05
Barbra Banda is one of the players to watch at the tournament, having been cleared to participate after missing the last one.
All you need to know about the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in MoroccoGhana· 2025-07-04
Barbra Banda is a standout attacker for the Zambian women's national football team.
SuperSport to broadcast the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of NationsGhana· 2025-06-27
Barbra Banda is the captain of the Zambian women's soccer team and has been removed from the national team due to travel challenges.
Zambia removes US-based players from women’s squad due to ‘additional travel measures’ under Trump administrationUnited States· 2025-04-04
Banda is Zambia’s captain and forms part of the team’s first-choice frontline.
Zambia remove US-based players due to Trump immigration policy fears | Zambia women's football team
United Kingdom· 2025-04-03
Barbra Banda is a forward for the Zambia national team who faced hateful language during a match, highlighting issues of racism and transphobia in women's football.
How Barbra Banda got caught up in a swirl of misinformation and double standards | Women's footballUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30
Barbra Banda faced unfounded speculation and abuse after winning the BBC women's football of the year award for 2024.
Mapi León incident shows women’s football needs to protect its players | FootballUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-12
