Barbra Banda, born on the 20th of March, 2000, is an award winning Zambian footballer who plays the position of a Striker for NWSL club Orlando Pride and the Zambian Women's National Team known as the Copper Queens.
In this brief but information packed biography post, we will discuss the biography of Barbra Banda, exploring her early life, career beginnings and current career achievements and many more. Enough with the introduction, let's get started.
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| Barbara Banda holding her CAF Women's player of the year award |
BARBA BANDA BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Barbara Banda was born on the 20th of March, 2000 in Lusaka, Zambia to Zambian parents. Barbra started playing football at a very tender age, following the footsteps of her father, who was also a footballer player in her locality then.
Barbra didn't stop at playing football alone, she also picked interest in Boxing and was trained to become a boxing professional and even won some boxing matches. This made her a master in two sports, she however settled down with football and chose the sport.
Sadly, we have no information about the schools or level of education attained by Barbra, nor the football academy she attended. We now explore her football career and more about her.
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PROFESSIONAL CAREER INFORMATION
CLUBS/COUNTRIES PLAYED FOR:
1. 2014 – Zambia U17
2. 2016 upwards – Zambia (Copper Queens).
3. 2016-2018 – Green Buffaloes
4. 2018-2020 РLogro̱o
5. 2020-2023 – Shanghai Shengli
6. 2024 upwards – Orlando Pride
LEAGUES PLAYED IN:
1. FAZ Women's Super Division
2. Primera Federación
3. Chinese Women's Super League (CWSL)
4. National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
5. AFCON
6. FIFA
7. COSAFA Women's Championship
8. Women's Olympic Football
Tournament
And more…
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| Barbra Banda image |
POSITION: Striker and Captain (For Zambia)
CURRENT CLUB: Orlando Pride
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Below are some Awards and nominations won by Barbra Banda so far since her career. Some of them are team, and some are individual awards.
1. In 2020, Barbra won the CWSL top scorer award.
2. She also won the top scorer award for the 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship. Zambia was also the winning team/country in the championship of the same year.
3. Barbra Banda was recognised as the IFFHS World's Best Woman International Goal Scorer in 2023.
4. For Orlando Pride, she and her team won the NWSL Championship and NWSL Shield in 2024.
5. In 2024, Banda was awarded the African Women's Footballer of the Year, 2024 alongside her male counterpart, Ademola Lookman from Nigeria.
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| Barbra Banda and Ademola Lookman |
6. Barbra Banda was recognised as the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year, 2024.
7. In 2024, she won the NWSL championship most valuable player and NWSL Best XI first team, respectively.
8. Barbra Banda was awarded as one of the FIFPRO Women's World 11, 2024.
And more...
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BARBRA BANDA AGE
Barbra Banda is 24 years old as of 2024. She was born on the 20th of March, 2000.
BARBRA BANDA HEIGHT
Barbra Banda is 5 ft 10 inches tall.
BARBRA BANDA GENDER
Barbra Banda was born female and is a female till date.
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| A picture of Barbra Banda |
BARBRA BANDA HUSBAND
Barbra Banda isn't married at the moment. She is single and not in any relationship of which we know about.
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NATIONALITY
Barbra Banda is from Zambia, a country located in the Southern part of Africa.
PERSONAL LIFE
We have no information on Barbra Banda’s lifestyle, relationships or family members. Like most influential personalities, she has kept her personal life away from the media.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: Barbra Banda
Instagram: barbrabandaofficial
Twitter: BarbraBanda11
MEDIA STATISTICS
Facebook: 672k followers
Instagram: 34k followers
Twitter: 11k followers
ENDORSEMENTS AND OTHER VENTURES
1. Barbra got an ambassador deal with HygieniX, a popular body and household cleaning product company.
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| Barbara Banda promoting HygieniX |
2. Asides football, Barbra launched her own foundation, the Barbra Banda Foundation, which is an NGO with aim to support programs that utilize the transformative power of sports to promote empowerment for women and girls, tackling issues such as economic inequality, gender-based violence, and limited access to equal opportunities.
Barbra’s initiatives also address the pressing concerns of teenage pregnancies and early marriages, seeking to create a more just and equitable society. By harnessing the power of sport, the foundation aims to equip women and girls with the confidence, skills, and resilience needed to overcome these challenges and unlock their full potential.
IS BARBRA BANDA A SOLDIER?
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| Barbara Banda receiving her honor as a Sergeant in the Zambian Aermy |
No, Barbara Banda isn't really a soldier. However, Lieutenant General Sitali Dennis Alibuzwi (Zambian Army Commander), promoted Barbra Banda to the rank of Staff Sergeant following her resilient and leadership role she exhibited in the Morocco vs Zambia Olympic 2024 Qualifiers. It's simply an Honor from the Zambian Army.
FUN FACTS
1. Barbra Banda cites Marta Vieira da Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo as her role models in football.
2. Barbra Banda was once a Pro Boxer, but decided to settle with football.
3. Barbra Banda ranks as one of the top female footballers in the world, to the extent she was awarded BBC Women's Footballer of the Year (2024).
CONCLUSION
Barbra Banda's remarkable journey is a true inspiration. With her lightning speed, skillful footwork, and clinical finishing, she's established herself as one of Africa's top strikers. Her impressive awards, including the Chinese Women's Super League Golden Boot and CAF Women's Footballer of the Year, show just how hard she's worked to get to the top.
What's even more impressive is her background as a former professional boxer, which has clearly influenced her fearless approach to the game. As Banda continues to break barriers and achieve greatness, her story will undoubtedly inspire countless young girls and women to chase their dreams.
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| Barbra Banda celebrating with her Orlando Pride teammates |
FAQS
Q. Was Barbra Banda a boxer?
A. Yes, Barbra Banda was and probably is still a Boxer (though not professional).
Q. Is Barbra Banda married?
A. No, Barbra Banda is not married.
Q. Does Barbra Banda have a child?
A. No, Barbra Banda doesn't have a child.
Q. Which club is Barbra Banda playing for?
A. Barbra Banda is currently playing for NWSL club Orlando Pride.
Q. Is Barbra Banda transgender?
A. No, Barbra Banda is not transgender.
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