BARBRA ACHIEVES ANOTHER AWARD

By BARNABAS ZULU

ZAMBIA’S Copper Queens’ captain, Barbra Banda, has once again earned international recognition, being named to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) Women’s Best XI for 2024. Banda’s remarkable performance throughout the year has solidified her place as one of the top footballers in the world.

The 2024 season was a standout one for Banda, who captained Orlando Pride to an outstanding victory in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Under her leadership, the team secured the NWSL Shield and the coveted NWSL Championship.

Banda’s offensive prowess played a crucial role, as she scored 13 goals in the regular season and provided six assists. Her exceptional performance continued in the Championship phase, where she netted four goals and CLICK HERE TO READ MORE