Barbra Banda is BBC women’s footballer of the year By BARNABAS ZULU and MUBITA KATETE ZAMBIA’S Barbra Banda has made history by becoming the first Zambian to win the prestigious BBC World Footballer of the Year Award. The sensational striker, who plays for Orlando Pride in the United States, has once again proven her dominance in women’s football, following a remarkable year that saw her win the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) title with her club. Banda’s achievement places her among the select group of Zambian footballers who have been recognised at the global level, with Christopher Katongo having won the BBC Africa Footballer of the Year Award in 2012. The 24-year-old star, who has already cemented her legacy with appearances at two Olympic Games and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, has seen her profile soar since signing with Orlando Pride in March. Her performances on the global stage, including her unforgettable hat-trick against […]
Barbra Banda is BBC women’s footballer of the year
