Elizabeth II

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'''Elizabeth&amp;nbsp;II''' (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21&amp;nbsp;April 1926 – 8&amp;nbsp;September 2022) be Queen of the United Kingdom n oda Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She be queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime and was the monarch of 15 realms at her death. enbe reign of 70 years n 214 wey be de longest of any British monarch, the second-longest of any sovereign state, n de longest of any queen regnant for history.</text>
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[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
'''Barbra Banda''' (born 20 March 2000) be a Zambian professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride den dey captain de Zambia national team.

Banda be widely considered one of de top women's players insyd de world. She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic football history, having scored three hat tricks at two Olympic Games. She lead Zambia to win de 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, earning de Golden Ball plus ten goals. Insyd 2024, she be named African Women's Footballer of de Year, BBC Women's Footballer of de Year den to de FIFPRO Women's World 11.

Insyd 2024, Banda sign plus de Pride for de second-highest transfer fee insyd women's football history at de time. Insyd ein first season insyd de NWSL, she lead de Pride to de NWSL Shield, 2024 NWSL Championship, wey na dem name am de NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player.

== Early life ==
Dem born Banda insyd Lusaka, de Zambian capital. She begin dey play football around de age of seven playing on de streets.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Barbra Banda: &quot;We have something within us&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/barbra-banda-we-have-something-within-us |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=Olympics.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda be inspired by ein poppie wey play football wey go encourage am to practise.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot;&gt;{{cite web |title=Ronaldo-inspired Zambian striker Barbra Banda: &quot;I want to leave my mark in women's football.&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/ronaldo-inspired-zambia-striker-barbra-banda |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=International Olympic Committee}}&lt;/ref&gt; She play plus boys as de academy she attend no get a girls team.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot;&gt;{{cite web |date=1 September 2020 |title=Ex-boxer Banda packing a punch for Shanghai |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/01/WS5f4da11ea310675eafc56ad1.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=China Daily}}&lt;/ref&gt; After ein parents cam be concerned dat na ein focus on de sport dey interfere plus schooling, she sometimes go sneak out den &quot;throw dem (boots) out de window, then go out de door, wey na dem think maybe she just dey go outsyd, den then I go round to get dem.&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt;

== Club career ==

=== EDF Logroño, 2018–2020 ===
Banda sign plus Spanish first division club EDF Logroño insyd October 2018 becoming de first woman Zambian footballer to play insyd Europe.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; She score 16 goals insyd 28 matches plus de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Shanghai Shengli, 2020–2023 ===
Insyd January 2020, Banda sign plus Chinese Super League club [[:zh:上海农商银行女子足球队|Shanghai Shengli]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Barbra Banda isn’t waiting around&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=23 July 2021 |title=Barbra Banda isn't waiting around |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/07/23/barbra-banda-zambia-hat-trick-olympics-netherlands-analysis-profile/ |access-date=24 July 2021 |website=The Equalizer}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score insyd de 23rd minute of give debut give de club on 23 August.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt; Banda go on to score 18 goals insyd 13 league matches to emerge as de 2020 Chinese Women's Super League Golden Boot winner for most goals scored insyd de league.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahmadu |first=Samuel |date=11 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda emerges as Chinese Women's Super League top scorer |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/barbra-banda-emerges-as-chinese-womens-super-league-top/hibtstug5v4c166b59xfntbbc |access-date=2021-08-08 |website=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Mubanga Jnr |first=Aaron |date=12 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda wins golden boot in her first season in China |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022151531/https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |archive-date=22 October 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=Zambianfootball.co.zm}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Orlando Pride, 2024–present ===
[[File:NC_Courage_vs_Orlando_Pride_(Jun_2024)_057.jpg|alt=Banda in a match against the North Carolina Courage, June 2024|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda insyd a match against de North Carolina Courage, June 2024]]
On 7 March 2024, de National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride announce say dem sign Banda to a four-year contract thru de 2027 season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride acquires Zambian International Barbra Banda, signing forward to four-year deal |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-acquires-zambian-international-barbra-banda |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=orlandocitysc.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Dem transfer am for a $740,000 fee, na de transaction be de second-highest insyd women's football history at de time.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2024-03-05 |title=Source: Orlando Pride acquire Barbra Banda for $740,000 fee, second largest in world history – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/03/05/source-orlando-pride-acquire-barbra-banda-740000-transfer-fee-second-largest-world-history-nwsl-salary/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda make ein club debut off de bench insyd a 1–0 win over de San Diego Wave on 19 April. She make an impressive first start on 26 April, insyd wich she assist, score, den draw a penalty insyd a 3–2 away win over de Washington Spirit. Banda score eight goals insyd ein first seven games, tying [[Sophia Wilson|Sophia Smith]] for de Golden Boot lead. Na dem name am NWSL Player of de Month for May plus seven goals insyd five games, wey dey include three braces. On 7 July she score ein 12th goal of de season to open a battle between de league ein last two undefeated teams, de Orlando Pride den de Kansas City Current, wich end as a 2–1 win for de Pride. Orlando win de 2024 NWSL Shield after finishing de regular season insyd first place, collecting de first trophy insyd club history. Na Banda ein 13 goals insyd de season be second insyd de league only to Kansas City ein record-setting scorer Temwa Chawinga.

On 8 November, insyd de first round of de 2024 NWSL Playoffs, Banda score two times insyd a 4–1 win over de Chicago Red Stars. Insyd de semifinals, she score Orlando ein second goal wey [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] assist am for de third insyd Orlando ein 3–2 win against de Kansas City Current. Banda score de lone goal of de NWSL Championship Final on 23 November, threading de ball past Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury at close range to secure a 1–0 victory. Na dem name am de championship ein MVP. Banda ein performance thru out de 2024 NWSL season lead to am being named to de NWSL Best XI, dem nominate am for de Ballon d'Or den NWSL MVP, wey dem vote am de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year.

Insyd de 2025 season, Banda set an NWSL record for de fastest hat trick, scoring three against de Utah Royals insyd de first 38 minutes.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=24 May 2025 |title=Barbra Banda scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/breaking-news/article/barbra-banda-scores-fastest-hat-trick-in-nwsl-history-024642516.html |website=[[Yahoo Sports]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 August 2025, she suffer a hip adductor injury insyd a match against Kansas City, ruling am out for de remainder of de 2025 regular season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=2025-08-23 |title=Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda sidelined for season; 2024 NWSL Championship MVP injures hip adductor |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-sidelined-for-season-2024-nwsl-championship-mvp-injures-hip-adductor/ |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda return to de field at de start of de 2026 season wey na dem name am to de March NWSL Team of de Month after netting three goals insyd ein first three games back in action.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |date=2026-04-03 |title=NWSL Announces March Best XI of the Month, Presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-march-best-xi-of-the-month-presented-by-amazon-prime-x7868 |access-date=2026-04-03 |website= |publisher=[[NWSL]] |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== International career ==

=== Junior ===
Banda represent de Zambia women's national under-17 football team insyd de 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She turn 14 during de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Senior ===
On 6 March 2016, Banda make ein senior team debut insyd a 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Namibia.

Banda captain de Zambian squad at de 2020 Olympics insyd Tokyo, de first time Zambia compete at de international tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;france24-0820&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Barbra Banda: Zambian woman footballer packing a punch in China |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200827-barbra-banda-zambian-woman-footballer-packing-a-punch-in-china |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=France24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda one to watch after stellar Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/tokyo-2020-barbra-banda-stakes-claim-to-future-despite-zambias-exit/a-58661670 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=DW}}&lt;/ref&gt; During de team ein first group stage match, Banda score a hat trick against de Netherlands. De match end 3–10, de worst ever loss for de Zambia women's national football team den de highest-scoring women's football match insyd Olympics history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Ryan |date=21 July 2021 |title=Netherlands women's soccer blows out Zambia in historic win to open Olympics |url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/netherlands-womens-soccer-blows-out-zambia-in-historic-opening-win-134223836.html |access-date=21 July 2021 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dema second group match, Banda score anoda hat trick against China wey de match end insyd a 4–4 draw. She cam be de first woman footballer insyd Olympic history to score back-to-back hat tricks den de first to score two hat tricks insyd one tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=China PR 4–4 Zambia |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065436 |website=Fifa.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic history.&lt;ref name=&quot;espn-072421&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda on breaking Olympic record: I aim to become best in world |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619357/zambias-barbra-banda-breaking-olympic-record-aim-become-best-world |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=ESPN}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Nightmare for Germany! World Cup favourites suffer shock warm-up friendly defeat to 77th-ranked Zambia with Barbra Banda netting stunning 102nd-minute winner |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/germany-world-cup-favourites-friendly-defeat-zambia-barbra-banda/blt36795973f2bdba37 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 6 July 2022, Banda den three teammates, wey dey include striker [[Racheal Kundananji]], be ruled ineligible to compete give Zambia insyd de World Cup-qualifying tournament, Africa Cup of Nations, after a gender verification test find say dema natural testosterone levels be above those dem allow by de Confederation of African Football, wich get stricter gender verification rules dan de Olympics.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=July 9, 2023 |title=Women's World Cup 2023 team guides part 12: Zambia |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/09/womens-world-cup-2023-team-guides-part-12-zambia |access-date=12 July 2023 |website=The Guardian}}&lt;/ref&gt; De ruling spark significant controversy, wey Human Rights Watch&amp;nbsp;describe am as a &quot;clear violation&quot; of ein human rights.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Zambian Woman Footballer Sex Tested Because FIFA Allows It |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/07/13/zambian-woman-footballer-sex-tested-because-fifa-allows-it |website=Hrw.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd August 2022, following Zambia ein third-place finish at de tournament (den despite Banda no be able to compete), na she den seven of ein teammates be promoted by de Zambian Army. Na dem give Banda de rank of sergeant, de highest among de group.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Omotto |first=Joel |date=5 August 2022 |title=Zambia military promotes Banda &amp; seven others after World Cup qualification, bronze medal at 2022 Wafcon |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805110837/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-date=5 August 2022 |access-date=12 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd September 2022, Banda lead Zambia to win dema first 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, de top women's international football tournament for national teams from Southern Africa&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=12 September 2022 |title=Double delight for Barbra Banda as Copper Queens sweep COSAFA individual awards |url=https://zambia24.com/double-delight-for-barbra-banda-as-copper-queens-sweep-cosafa-individual-awards/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambia24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Barbra Banda back 'with a bang' for Zambia after eligibility row |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/62832165 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein ten goals earn am de Golden Ball for de best player of de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot; /&gt; Insyd June 2023, na dem name Banda to de Zambian squad for de 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup insyd Australia den New Zealand after she be ruled eligible to compete by FIFA insyd December 2022.
[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
On 7 July 2023, she score two goals, wey dey include de game-winner insyd de 12th minute of injury time, against FIFA #2-ranked Germany, leading #77-ranked Zambia to an astounding 3–2 upset. Na dem name Banda Player of de Match.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women's World Cup warmup |url=https://apnews.com/article/germany-zambia-banda-popp-womens-world-cup-6670100e4a8d212a796bdad944d9c0bf |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Associated Press}}&lt;/ref&gt; Later dat month, on 31 July, Banda win player of de match insyd Zambia ein first win insyd a World Cup, a 3–1 victory over Costa Rica.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=Jul 31, 2023 |title=Visa Player of the Match: Barbra Banda |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/sxbL6dBg00Oog8l6YRbXbA |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=FIFA}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dis game Banda score Zambia ein second-ever World Cup goal, a penalty kick wich sanso be de 1,000th goal insyd Women's World Cup history.&lt;ref name=&quot;Bandaauto&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=World Cup NOW: Zambia finishes on a high note with first World Cup win |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-zambia-finishes-on-a-high-note-with-first-world-cup-win |website=FOX Sports}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 9 April 2024, she score a brace insyd a 2–0 away extra-time victory over Morocco, qualifying ein nation to de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]] by winning de home-and-away series 3–2 on aggregate.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Toufaily |first=Assile |date=9 April 2024 |title=Paris 2024 Olympics: Morocco Miss Out On Historic Qualification, Zambia Qualifies |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/assiletoufaily/2024/04/09/paris-2024-olympics-morocco-miss-out-on-historic-qualification-zambia-qualifies/ |website=Forbes}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 3 July 2024, na dem call Banda up to de Zambia squad for de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]. Although Zambia fail to advance past de group stage, na Banda be de joint second-highest goalscorer of de tournament after netting 4 goals insyd 3 games.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |title=Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda and Marta Earn Places on 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11 |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-s-barbra-banda-and-marta-earn-places-on-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11#:~:text=On%20an%20international%20stage,%20Banda,tricks%20at%20the%20Olympic%20Games. |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; 3 of ein goals combined for a hat-trick insyd Zambia ein 6–5 loss to Australia.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-07-28 |title=Australia come from behind in epic 6-5 win at 2024 Paris Olympics as Zambia's Banda sets hat trick record |url=https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/australia-come-from-behind-in-epic-6-5-win-at-2024-paris-olympics-as-zambias-banda-sets-hat-trick-record/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

November 2024 see am voted de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year after getting de most reader votes. Dis cam after ein performances insyd de 2024 Olympics, NWSL season, den NWSL playoffs, as well as she cam be de second most expensive women's signing insyd history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda be de subject of an online attack by J. K. Rowling wey imply say she be male. US Women's National Team Head Coach [[Emma Hayes]] den retired US midfielder Megan Rapinoe defend Banda.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=17 December 2024 |title=NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad- |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967730/2024/12/04/nwsl-barbra-banda-bad-faith-attacks/ |website=New York Times}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 November 2024 |title=Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jk-rowling-barbra-banda-bbc-footballer-of-the-year-award-trans-b2654651.html |website=The Independent}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 December 2024 na dem vote Banda de African Women's Footballer of de Year for 2024.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=CAFonline.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Oda work ==
After she be inspired by Zambian professional boxer Catherine Phiri, Banda start boxing around age 14&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; first as an amateur den then after never losing a bout den oda amateurs refusing to fight am, she turn professional.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2017 |title=In Zambia, women are boxing's stars |url=https://seattleglobalist.com/2017/03/22/in-zambia-women-are-boxings-stars/63745 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Seattle Globalist}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda compete insyd five professional bouts wey she win all five before opting to focus on football.&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot; /&gt;

Insyd 2021, Banda launch de Barbra Banda Foundation wich dey aim to support programs wey promote empowerment give women den girls on issues of economic inequality, gender-based violence, lack of access to equal opportunities, teenage pregnancies, den early marriages using de power of sport. De foundation co-host an annual football tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2 February 2021 |title=Barbra Banda Foundation, Annual Women's Challenge Cup Launched |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-foundation-annual-womens-challenge-cup-launched/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambian Football}}&lt;/ref&gt; On de foundation, Banda say, ''&quot;Like many, I did not come from a place of abundance and hence I understand what it means to need help and no one willing to help you. I have also experienced how much easier life gets when you have people ready to help you on your path to success.&quot;''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=4 February 2021 |title='Barbra Banda Foundation to inspire the girl-child' |url=https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708042936/https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Lusaka Sun}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda join Common Goal insyd 2019 pledging at least 1% of ein salary to a collective fund wey dey support football charities around de world.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=ntroducing our very first Zambian 🇿🇲 #CommonGoal members |url=https://www.facebook.com/CommonGoalOrg/posts/373385353301671:0?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbSfRn2jpM0xIrpnbwTyQnKDD51RfAuGld8yxD81byjtmECJcJHETQBFUT3rwswatU&amp;_rdr |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Common Goal}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Style of play ==
Banda be considered one of de best women's players insyd de world. A goal-scorer, she dey possess speed, positioning, den finishing in front of net. Banda dey note Brazilian player [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] den Portuguese men's footballer [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] as players she dey admire.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 July 2021 |title=Two hat-tricks in two games: Zambia goal machine Banda taking the Olympics by storm |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/two-hat-tricks-two-games-zambia-goal-machine-banda-olympics/190iimy8i0vi01j7j6c51incg3 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=The Sporting News}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=15 October 2024 |title=Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl82288k2po |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt;

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[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
'''Barbra Banda''' (born 20 March 2000) be a Zambian professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride den dey captain de Zambia national team.

Banda be widely considered one of de top women's players insyd de world. She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic football history, having scored three hat tricks at two Olympic Games. She lead Zambia to win de 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, earning de Golden Ball plus ten goals. Insyd 2024, she be named African Women's Footballer of de Year, BBC Women's Footballer of de Year den to de FIFPRO Women's World 11.

Insyd 2024, Banda sign plus de Pride for de second-highest transfer fee insyd women's football history at de time. Insyd ein first season insyd de NWSL, she lead de Pride to de NWSL Shield, 2024 NWSL Championship, wey na dem name am de NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player.

== Early life ==
Dem born Banda insyd Lusaka, de Zambian capital. She begin dey play football around de age of seven playing on de streets.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Barbra Banda: &quot;We have something within us&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/barbra-banda-we-have-something-within-us |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=Olympics.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda be inspired by ein poppie wey play football wey go encourage am to practise.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot;&gt;{{cite web |title=Ronaldo-inspired Zambian striker Barbra Banda: &quot;I want to leave my mark in women's football.&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/ronaldo-inspired-zambia-striker-barbra-banda |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=International Olympic Committee}}&lt;/ref&gt; She play plus boys as de academy she attend no get a girls team.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot;&gt;{{cite web |date=1 September 2020 |title=Ex-boxer Banda packing a punch for Shanghai |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/01/WS5f4da11ea310675eafc56ad1.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=China Daily}}&lt;/ref&gt; After ein parents cam be concerned dat na ein focus on de sport dey interfere plus schooling, she sometimes go sneak out den &quot;throw dem (boots) out de window, then go out de door, wey na dem think maybe she just dey go outsyd, den then I go round to get dem.&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt;

== Club career ==

=== EDF Logroño, 2018–2020 ===
Banda sign plus Spanish first division club EDF Logroño insyd October 2018 becoming de first woman Zambian footballer to play insyd Europe.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; She score 16 goals insyd 28 matches plus de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Shanghai Shengli, 2020–2023 ===
Insyd January 2020, Banda sign plus Chinese Super League club [[:zh:上海农商银行女子足球队|Shanghai Shengli]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Barbra Banda isn’t waiting around&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=23 July 2021 |title=Barbra Banda isn't waiting around |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/07/23/barbra-banda-zambia-hat-trick-olympics-netherlands-analysis-profile/ |access-date=24 July 2021 |website=The Equalizer}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score insyd de 23rd minute of give debut give de club on 23 August.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt; Banda go on to score 18 goals insyd 13 league matches to emerge as de 2020 Chinese Women's Super League Golden Boot winner for most goals scored insyd de league.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahmadu |first=Samuel |date=11 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda emerges as Chinese Women's Super League top scorer |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/barbra-banda-emerges-as-chinese-womens-super-league-top/hibtstug5v4c166b59xfntbbc |access-date=2021-08-08 |website=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Mubanga Jnr |first=Aaron |date=12 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda wins golden boot in her first season in China |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022151531/https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |archive-date=22 October 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=Zambianfootball.co.zm}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Orlando Pride, 2024–present ===
[[File:NC_Courage_vs_Orlando_Pride_(Jun_2024)_057.jpg|alt=Banda in a match against the North Carolina Courage, June 2024|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda insyd a match against de North Carolina Courage, June 2024]]
On 7 March 2024, de National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride announce say dem sign Banda to a four-year contract thru de 2027 season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride acquires Zambian International Barbra Banda, signing forward to four-year deal |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-acquires-zambian-international-barbra-banda |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=orlandocitysc.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Dem transfer am for a $740,000 fee, na de transaction be de second-highest insyd women's football history at de time.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2024-03-05 |title=Source: Orlando Pride acquire Barbra Banda for $740,000 fee, second largest in world history – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/03/05/source-orlando-pride-acquire-barbra-banda-740000-transfer-fee-second-largest-world-history-nwsl-salary/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda make ein club debut off de bench insyd a 1–0 win over de San Diego Wave on 19 April. She make an impressive first start on 26 April, insyd wich she assist, score, den draw a penalty insyd a 3–2 away win over de Washington Spirit. Banda score eight goals insyd ein first seven games, tying [[Sophia Wilson|Sophia Smith]] for de Golden Boot lead. Na dem name am NWSL Player of de Month for May plus seven goals insyd five games, wey dey include three braces. On 7 July she score ein 12th goal of de season to open a battle between de league ein last two undefeated teams, de Orlando Pride den de Kansas City Current, wich end as a 2–1 win for de Pride. Orlando win de 2024 NWSL Shield after finishing de regular season insyd first place, collecting de first trophy insyd club history. Na Banda ein 13 goals insyd de season be second insyd de league only to Kansas City ein record-setting scorer Temwa Chawinga.

On 8 November, insyd de first round of de 2024 NWSL Playoffs, Banda score two times insyd a 4–1 win over de Chicago Red Stars. Insyd de semifinals, she score Orlando ein second goal wey [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] assist am for de third insyd Orlando ein 3–2 win against de Kansas City Current. Banda score de lone goal of de NWSL Championship Final on 23 November, threading de ball past Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury at close range to secure a 1–0 victory. Na dem name am de championship ein MVP. Banda ein performance thru out de 2024 NWSL season lead to am being named to de NWSL Best XI, dem nominate am for de Ballon d'Or den NWSL MVP, wey dem vote am de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year.

Insyd de 2025 season, Banda set an NWSL record for de fastest hat trick, scoring three against de Utah Royals insyd de first 38 minutes.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=24 May 2025 |title=Barbra Banda scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/breaking-news/article/barbra-banda-scores-fastest-hat-trick-in-nwsl-history-024642516.html |website=[[Yahoo Sports]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 August 2025, she suffer a hip adductor injury insyd a match against Kansas City, ruling am out for de remainder of de 2025 regular season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=2025-08-23 |title=Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda sidelined for season; 2024 NWSL Championship MVP injures hip adductor |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-sidelined-for-season-2024-nwsl-championship-mvp-injures-hip-adductor/ |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda return to de field at de start of de 2026 season wey na dem name am to de March NWSL Team of de Month after netting three goals insyd ein first three games back in action.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |date=2026-04-03 |title=NWSL Announces March Best XI of the Month, Presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-march-best-xi-of-the-month-presented-by-amazon-prime-x7868 |access-date=2026-04-03 |website= |publisher=[[NWSL]] |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== International career ==

=== Junior ===
Banda represent de Zambia women's national under-17 football team insyd de 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She turn 14 during de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Senior ===
On 6 March 2016, Banda make ein senior team debut insyd a 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Namibia.

Banda captain de Zambian squad at de 2020 Olympics insyd Tokyo, de first time Zambia compete at de international tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;france24-0820&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Barbra Banda: Zambian woman footballer packing a punch in China |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200827-barbra-banda-zambian-woman-footballer-packing-a-punch-in-china |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=France24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda one to watch after stellar Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/tokyo-2020-barbra-banda-stakes-claim-to-future-despite-zambias-exit/a-58661670 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=DW}}&lt;/ref&gt; During de team ein first group stage match, Banda score a hat trick against de Netherlands. De match end 3–10, de worst ever loss for de Zambia women's national football team den de highest-scoring women's football match insyd Olympics history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Ryan |date=21 July 2021 |title=Netherlands women's soccer blows out Zambia in historic win to open Olympics |url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/netherlands-womens-soccer-blows-out-zambia-in-historic-opening-win-134223836.html |access-date=21 July 2021 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dema second group match, Banda score anoda hat trick against China wey de match end insyd a 4–4 draw. She cam be de first woman footballer insyd Olympic history to score back-to-back hat tricks den de first to score two hat tricks insyd one tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=China PR 4–4 Zambia |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065436 |website=Fifa.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic history.&lt;ref name=&quot;espn-072421&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda on breaking Olympic record: I aim to become best in world |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619357/zambias-barbra-banda-breaking-olympic-record-aim-become-best-world |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=ESPN}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Nightmare for Germany! World Cup favourites suffer shock warm-up friendly defeat to 77th-ranked Zambia with Barbra Banda netting stunning 102nd-minute winner |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/germany-world-cup-favourites-friendly-defeat-zambia-barbra-banda/blt36795973f2bdba37 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 6 July 2022, Banda den three teammates, wey dey include striker [[Racheal Kundananji]], be ruled ineligible to compete give Zambia insyd de World Cup-qualifying tournament, Africa Cup of Nations, after a gender verification test find say dema natural testosterone levels be above those dem allow by de Confederation of African Football, wich get stricter gender verification rules dan de Olympics.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=July 9, 2023 |title=Women's World Cup 2023 team guides part 12: Zambia |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/09/womens-world-cup-2023-team-guides-part-12-zambia |access-date=12 July 2023 |website=The Guardian}}&lt;/ref&gt; De ruling spark significant controversy, wey Human Rights Watch&amp;nbsp;describe am as a &quot;clear violation&quot; of ein human rights.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Zambian Woman Footballer Sex Tested Because FIFA Allows It |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/07/13/zambian-woman-footballer-sex-tested-because-fifa-allows-it |website=Hrw.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd August 2022, following Zambia ein third-place finish at de tournament (den despite Banda no be able to compete), na she den seven of ein teammates be promoted by de Zambian Army. Na dem give Banda de rank of sergeant, de highest among de group.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Omotto |first=Joel |date=5 August 2022 |title=Zambia military promotes Banda &amp; seven others after World Cup qualification, bronze medal at 2022 Wafcon |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805110837/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-date=5 August 2022 |access-date=12 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd September 2022, Banda lead Zambia to win dema first 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, de top women's international football tournament for national teams from Southern Africa&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=12 September 2022 |title=Double delight for Barbra Banda as Copper Queens sweep COSAFA individual awards |url=https://zambia24.com/double-delight-for-barbra-banda-as-copper-queens-sweep-cosafa-individual-awards/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambia24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Barbra Banda back 'with a bang' for Zambia after eligibility row |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/62832165 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein ten goals earn am de Golden Ball for de best player of de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot; /&gt; Insyd June 2023, na dem name Banda to de Zambian squad for de 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup insyd Australia den New Zealand after she be ruled eligible to compete by FIFA insyd December 2022.
[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
On 7 July 2023, she score two goals, wey dey include de game-winner insyd de 12th minute of injury time, against FIFA #2-ranked Germany, leading #77-ranked Zambia to an astounding 3–2 upset. Na dem name Banda Player of de Match.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women's World Cup warmup |url=https://apnews.com/article/germany-zambia-banda-popp-womens-world-cup-6670100e4a8d212a796bdad944d9c0bf |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Associated Press}}&lt;/ref&gt; Later dat month, on 31 July, Banda win player of de match insyd Zambia ein first win insyd a World Cup, a 3–1 victory over Costa Rica.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=Jul 31, 2023 |title=Visa Player of the Match: Barbra Banda |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/sxbL6dBg00Oog8l6YRbXbA |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=FIFA}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dis game Banda score Zambia ein second-ever World Cup goal, a penalty kick wich sanso be de 1,000th goal insyd Women's World Cup history.&lt;ref name=&quot;Bandaauto&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=World Cup NOW: Zambia finishes on a high note with first World Cup win |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-zambia-finishes-on-a-high-note-with-first-world-cup-win |website=FOX Sports}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 9 April 2024, she score a brace insyd a 2–0 away extra-time victory over Morocco, qualifying ein nation to de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]] by winning de home-and-away series 3–2 on aggregate.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Toufaily |first=Assile |date=9 April 2024 |title=Paris 2024 Olympics: Morocco Miss Out On Historic Qualification, Zambia Qualifies |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/assiletoufaily/2024/04/09/paris-2024-olympics-morocco-miss-out-on-historic-qualification-zambia-qualifies/ |website=Forbes}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 3 July 2024, na dem call Banda up to de Zambia squad for de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]. Although Zambia fail to advance past de group stage, na Banda be de joint second-highest goalscorer of de tournament after netting 4 goals insyd 3 games.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |title=Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda and Marta Earn Places on 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11 |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-s-barbra-banda-and-marta-earn-places-on-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11#:~:text=On%20an%20international%20stage,%20Banda,tricks%20at%20the%20Olympic%20Games. |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; 3 of ein goals combined for a hat-trick insyd Zambia ein 6–5 loss to Australia.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-07-28 |title=Australia come from behind in epic 6-5 win at 2024 Paris Olympics as Zambia's Banda sets hat trick record |url=https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/australia-come-from-behind-in-epic-6-5-win-at-2024-paris-olympics-as-zambias-banda-sets-hat-trick-record/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

November 2024 see am voted de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year after getting de most reader votes. Dis cam after ein performances insyd de 2024 Olympics, NWSL season, den NWSL playoffs, as well as she cam be de second most expensive women's signing insyd history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda be de subject of an online attack by J. K. Rowling wey imply say she be male. US Women's National Team Head Coach [[Emma Hayes]] den retired US midfielder Megan Rapinoe defend Banda.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=17 December 2024 |title=NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad- |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967730/2024/12/04/nwsl-barbra-banda-bad-faith-attacks/ |website=New York Times}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 November 2024 |title=Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jk-rowling-barbra-banda-bbc-footballer-of-the-year-award-trans-b2654651.html |website=The Independent}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 December 2024 na dem vote Banda de African Women's Footballer of de Year for 2024.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=CAFonline.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Oda work ==
After she be inspired by Zambian professional boxer Catherine Phiri, Banda start boxing around age 14&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; first as an amateur den then after never losing a bout den oda amateurs refusing to fight am, she turn professional.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2017 |title=In Zambia, women are boxing's stars |url=https://seattleglobalist.com/2017/03/22/in-zambia-women-are-boxings-stars/63745 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Seattle Globalist}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda compete insyd five professional bouts wey she win all five before opting to focus on football.&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot; /&gt;

Insyd 2021, Banda launch de Barbra Banda Foundation wich dey aim to support programs wey promote empowerment give women den girls on issues of economic inequality, gender-based violence, lack of access to equal opportunities, teenage pregnancies, den early marriages using de power of sport. De foundation co-host an annual football tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2 February 2021 |title=Barbra Banda Foundation, Annual Women's Challenge Cup Launched |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-foundation-annual-womens-challenge-cup-launched/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambian Football}}&lt;/ref&gt; On de foundation, Banda say, ''&quot;Like many, I did not come from a place of abundance and hence I understand what it means to need help and no one willing to help you. I have also experienced how much easier life gets when you have people ready to help you on your path to success.&quot;''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=4 February 2021 |title='Barbra Banda Foundation to inspire the girl-child' |url=https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708042936/https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Lusaka Sun}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda join Common Goal insyd 2019 pledging at least 1% of ein salary to a collective fund wey dey support football charities around de world.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=ntroducing our very first Zambian 🇿🇲 #CommonGoal members |url=https://www.facebook.com/CommonGoalOrg/posts/373385353301671:0?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbSfRn2jpM0xIrpnbwTyQnKDD51RfAuGld8yxD81byjtmECJcJHETQBFUT3rwswatU&amp;_rdr |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Common Goal}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Style of play ==
Banda be considered one of de best women's players insyd de world. A goal-scorer, she dey possess speed, positioning, den finishing in front of net. Banda dey note Brazilian player [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] den Portuguese men's footballer [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] as players she dey admire.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 July 2021 |title=Two hat-tricks in two games: Zambia goal machine Banda taking the Olympics by storm |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/two-hat-tricks-two-games-zambia-goal-machine-banda-olympics/190iimy8i0vi01j7j6c51incg3 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=The Sporting News}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=15 October 2024 |title=Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl82288k2po |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt;

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'''Barbra Banda''' (born 20 March 2000) be a Zambian professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride den dey captain de Zambia national team.

Banda be widely considered one of de top women's players insyd de world. She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic football history, having scored three hat tricks at two Olympic Games. She lead Zambia to win de 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, earning de Golden Ball plus ten goals. Insyd 2024, she be named African Women's Footballer of de Year, BBC Women's Footballer of de Year den to de FIFPRO Women's World 11.

Insyd 2024, Banda sign plus de Pride for de second-highest transfer fee insyd women's football history at de time. Insyd ein first season insyd de NWSL, she lead de Pride to de NWSL Shield, 2024 NWSL Championship, wey na dem name am de NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player.

== Early life ==
Dem born Banda insyd Lusaka, de Zambian capital. She begin dey play football around de age of seven playing on de streets.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Barbra Banda: &quot;We have something within us&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/barbra-banda-we-have-something-within-us |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=Olympics.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda be inspired by ein poppie wey play football wey go encourage am to practise.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot;&gt;{{cite web |title=Ronaldo-inspired Zambian striker Barbra Banda: &quot;I want to leave my mark in women's football.&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/ronaldo-inspired-zambia-striker-barbra-banda |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=International Olympic Committee}}&lt;/ref&gt; She play plus boys as de academy she attend no get a girls team.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot;&gt;{{cite web |date=1 September 2020 |title=Ex-boxer Banda packing a punch for Shanghai |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/01/WS5f4da11ea310675eafc56ad1.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=China Daily}}&lt;/ref&gt; After ein parents cam be concerned dat na ein focus on de sport dey interfere plus schooling, she sometimes go sneak out den &quot;throw dem (boots) out de window, then go out de door, wey na dem think maybe she just dey go outsyd, den then I go round to get dem.&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt;

== Club career ==

=== EDF Logroño, 2018–2020 ===
Banda sign plus Spanish first division club EDF Logroño insyd October 2018 becoming de first woman Zambian footballer to play insyd Europe.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; She score 16 goals insyd 28 matches plus de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Shanghai Shengli, 2020–2023 ===
Insyd January 2020, Banda sign plus Chinese Super League club [[:zh:上海农商银行女子足球队|Shanghai Shengli]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Barbra Banda isn’t waiting around&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=23 July 2021 |title=Barbra Banda isn't waiting around |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/07/23/barbra-banda-zambia-hat-trick-olympics-netherlands-analysis-profile/ |access-date=24 July 2021 |website=The Equalizer}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score insyd de 23rd minute of give debut give de club on 23 August.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt; Banda go on to score 18 goals insyd 13 league matches to emerge as de 2020 Chinese Women's Super League Golden Boot winner for most goals scored insyd de league.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahmadu |first=Samuel |date=11 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda emerges as Chinese Women's Super League top scorer |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/barbra-banda-emerges-as-chinese-womens-super-league-top/hibtstug5v4c166b59xfntbbc |access-date=2021-08-08 |website=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Mubanga Jnr |first=Aaron |date=12 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda wins golden boot in her first season in China |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022151531/https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |archive-date=22 October 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=Zambianfootball.co.zm}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Orlando Pride, 2024–present ===
[[File:NC_Courage_vs_Orlando_Pride_(Jun_2024)_057.jpg|alt=Banda in a match against the North Carolina Courage, June 2024|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda insyd a match against de North Carolina Courage, June 2024]]
On 7 March 2024, de National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride announce say dem sign Banda to a four-year contract thru de 2027 season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride acquires Zambian International Barbra Banda, signing forward to four-year deal |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-acquires-zambian-international-barbra-banda |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=orlandocitysc.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Dem transfer am for a $740,000 fee, na de transaction be de second-highest insyd women's football history at de time.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2024-03-05 |title=Source: Orlando Pride acquire Barbra Banda for $740,000 fee, second largest in world history – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/03/05/source-orlando-pride-acquire-barbra-banda-740000-transfer-fee-second-largest-world-history-nwsl-salary/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda make ein club debut off de bench insyd a 1–0 win over de San Diego Wave on 19 April. She make an impressive first start on 26 April, insyd wich she assist, score, den draw a penalty insyd a 3–2 away win over de Washington Spirit. Banda score eight goals insyd ein first seven games, tying [[Sophia Wilson|Sophia Smith]] for de Golden Boot lead. Na dem name am NWSL Player of de Month for May plus seven goals insyd five games, wey dey include three braces. On 7 July she score ein 12th goal of de season to open a battle between de league ein last two undefeated teams, de Orlando Pride den de Kansas City Current, wich end as a 2–1 win for de Pride. Orlando win de 2024 NWSL Shield after finishing de regular season insyd first place, collecting de first trophy insyd club history. Na Banda ein 13 goals insyd de season be second insyd de league only to Kansas City ein record-setting scorer Temwa Chawinga.

On 8 November, insyd de first round of de 2024 NWSL Playoffs, Banda score two times insyd a 4–1 win over de Chicago Red Stars. Insyd de semifinals, she score Orlando ein second goal wey [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] assist am for de third insyd Orlando ein 3–2 win against de Kansas City Current. Banda score de lone goal of de NWSL Championship Final on 23 November, threading de ball past Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury at close range to secure a 1–0 victory. Na dem name am de championship ein MVP. Banda ein performance thru out de 2024 NWSL season lead to am being named to de NWSL Best XI, dem nominate am for de Ballon d'Or den NWSL MVP, wey dem vote am de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year.

Insyd de 2025 season, Banda set an NWSL record for de fastest hat trick, scoring three against de Utah Royals insyd de first 38 minutes.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=24 May 2025 |title=Barbra Banda scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/breaking-news/article/barbra-banda-scores-fastest-hat-trick-in-nwsl-history-024642516.html |website=[[Yahoo Sports]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 August 2025, she suffer a hip adductor injury insyd a match against Kansas City, ruling am out for de remainder of de 2025 regular season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=2025-08-23 |title=Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda sidelined for season; 2024 NWSL Championship MVP injures hip adductor |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-sidelined-for-season-2024-nwsl-championship-mvp-injures-hip-adductor/ |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda return to de field at de start of de 2026 season wey na dem name am to de March NWSL Team of de Month after netting three goals insyd ein first three games back in action.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |date=2026-04-03 |title=NWSL Announces March Best XI of the Month, Presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-march-best-xi-of-the-month-presented-by-amazon-prime-x7868 |access-date=2026-04-03 |website= |publisher=[[NWSL]] |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== International career ==

=== Junior ===
Banda represent de Zambia women's national under-17 football team insyd de 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She turn 14 during de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Senior ===
On 6 March 2016, Banda make ein senior team debut insyd a 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Namibia.

Banda captain de Zambian squad at de 2020 Olympics insyd Tokyo, de first time Zambia compete at de international tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;france24-0820&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Barbra Banda: Zambian woman footballer packing a punch in China |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200827-barbra-banda-zambian-woman-footballer-packing-a-punch-in-china |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=France24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda one to watch after stellar Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/tokyo-2020-barbra-banda-stakes-claim-to-future-despite-zambias-exit/a-58661670 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=DW}}&lt;/ref&gt; During de team ein first group stage match, Banda score a hat trick against de Netherlands. De match end 3–10, de worst ever loss for de Zambia women's national football team den de highest-scoring women's football match insyd Olympics history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Ryan |date=21 July 2021 |title=Netherlands women's soccer blows out Zambia in historic win to open Olympics |url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/netherlands-womens-soccer-blows-out-zambia-in-historic-opening-win-134223836.html |access-date=21 July 2021 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dema second group match, Banda score anoda hat trick against China wey de match end insyd a 4–4 draw. She cam be de first woman footballer insyd Olympic history to score back-to-back hat tricks den de first to score two hat tricks insyd one tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=China PR 4–4 Zambia |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065436 |website=Fifa.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic history.&lt;ref name=&quot;espn-072421&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda on breaking Olympic record: I aim to become best in world |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619357/zambias-barbra-banda-breaking-olympic-record-aim-become-best-world |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=ESPN}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Nightmare for Germany! World Cup favourites suffer shock warm-up friendly defeat to 77th-ranked Zambia with Barbra Banda netting stunning 102nd-minute winner |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/germany-world-cup-favourites-friendly-defeat-zambia-barbra-banda/blt36795973f2bdba37 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 6 July 2022, Banda den three teammates, wey dey include striker [[Racheal Kundananji]], be ruled ineligible to compete give Zambia insyd de World Cup-qualifying tournament, Africa Cup of Nations, after a gender verification test find say dema natural testosterone levels be above those dem allow by de Confederation of African Football, wich get stricter gender verification rules dan de Olympics.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=July 9, 2023 |title=Women's World Cup 2023 team guides part 12: Zambia |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/09/womens-world-cup-2023-team-guides-part-12-zambia |access-date=12 July 2023 |website=The Guardian}}&lt;/ref&gt; De ruling spark significant controversy, wey Human Rights Watch&amp;nbsp;describe am as a &quot;clear violation&quot; of ein human rights.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Zambian Woman Footballer Sex Tested Because FIFA Allows It |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/07/13/zambian-woman-footballer-sex-tested-because-fifa-allows-it |website=Hrw.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd August 2022, following Zambia ein third-place finish at de tournament (den despite Banda no be able to compete), na she den seven of ein teammates be promoted by de Zambian Army. Na dem give Banda de rank of sergeant, de highest among de group.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Omotto |first=Joel |date=5 August 2022 |title=Zambia military promotes Banda &amp; seven others after World Cup qualification, bronze medal at 2022 Wafcon |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805110837/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-date=5 August 2022 |access-date=12 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd September 2022, Banda lead Zambia to win dema first 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, de top women's international football tournament for national teams from Southern Africa&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=12 September 2022 |title=Double delight for Barbra Banda as Copper Queens sweep COSAFA individual awards |url=https://zambia24.com/double-delight-for-barbra-banda-as-copper-queens-sweep-cosafa-individual-awards/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambia24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Barbra Banda back 'with a bang' for Zambia after eligibility row |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/62832165 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein ten goals earn am de Golden Ball for de best player of de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot; /&gt; Insyd June 2023, na dem name Banda to de Zambian squad for de 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup insyd Australia den New Zealand after she be ruled eligible to compete by FIFA insyd December 2022.
[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
On 7 July 2023, she score two goals, wey dey include de game-winner insyd de 12th minute of injury time, against FIFA #2-ranked Germany, leading #77-ranked Zambia to an astounding 3–2 upset. Na dem name Banda Player of de Match.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women's World Cup warmup |url=https://apnews.com/article/germany-zambia-banda-popp-womens-world-cup-6670100e4a8d212a796bdad944d9c0bf |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Associated Press}}&lt;/ref&gt; Later dat month, on 31 July, Banda win player of de match insyd Zambia ein first win insyd a World Cup, a 3–1 victory over Costa Rica.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=Jul 31, 2023 |title=Visa Player of the Match: Barbra Banda |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/sxbL6dBg00Oog8l6YRbXbA |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=FIFA}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dis game Banda score Zambia ein second-ever World Cup goal, a penalty kick wich sanso be de 1,000th goal insyd Women's World Cup history.&lt;ref name=&quot;Bandaauto&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=World Cup NOW: Zambia finishes on a high note with first World Cup win |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-zambia-finishes-on-a-high-note-with-first-world-cup-win |website=FOX Sports}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 9 April 2024, she score a brace insyd a 2–0 away extra-time victory over Morocco, qualifying ein nation to de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]] by winning de home-and-away series 3–2 on aggregate.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Toufaily |first=Assile |date=9 April 2024 |title=Paris 2024 Olympics: Morocco Miss Out On Historic Qualification, Zambia Qualifies |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/assiletoufaily/2024/04/09/paris-2024-olympics-morocco-miss-out-on-historic-qualification-zambia-qualifies/ |website=Forbes}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 3 July 2024, na dem call Banda up to de Zambia squad for de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]. Although Zambia fail to advance past de group stage, na Banda be de joint second-highest goalscorer of de tournament after netting 4 goals insyd 3 games.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |title=Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda and Marta Earn Places on 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11 |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-s-barbra-banda-and-marta-earn-places-on-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11#:~:text=On%20an%20international%20stage,%20Banda,tricks%20at%20the%20Olympic%20Games. |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; 3 of ein goals combined for a hat-trick insyd Zambia ein 6–5 loss to Australia.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-07-28 |title=Australia come from behind in epic 6-5 win at 2024 Paris Olympics as Zambia's Banda sets hat trick record |url=https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/australia-come-from-behind-in-epic-6-5-win-at-2024-paris-olympics-as-zambias-banda-sets-hat-trick-record/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

November 2024 see am voted de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year after getting de most reader votes. Dis cam after ein performances insyd de 2024 Olympics, NWSL season, den NWSL playoffs, as well as she cam be de second most expensive women's signing insyd history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda be de subject of an online attack by J. K. Rowling wey imply say she be male. US Women's National Team Head Coach [[Emma Hayes]] den retired US midfielder Megan Rapinoe defend Banda.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=17 December 2024 |title=NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad- |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967730/2024/12/04/nwsl-barbra-banda-bad-faith-attacks/ |website=New York Times}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 November 2024 |title=Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jk-rowling-barbra-banda-bbc-footballer-of-the-year-award-trans-b2654651.html |website=The Independent}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 December 2024 na dem vote Banda de African Women's Footballer of de Year for 2024.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=CAFonline.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Oda work ==
After she be inspired by Zambian professional boxer Catherine Phiri, Banda start boxing around age 14&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; first as an amateur den then after never losing a bout den oda amateurs refusing to fight am, she turn professional.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2017 |title=In Zambia, women are boxing's stars |url=https://seattleglobalist.com/2017/03/22/in-zambia-women-are-boxings-stars/63745 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Seattle Globalist}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda compete insyd five professional bouts wey she win all five before opting to focus on football.&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot; /&gt;

Insyd 2021, Banda launch de Barbra Banda Foundation wich dey aim to support programs wey promote empowerment give women den girls on issues of economic inequality, gender-based violence, lack of access to equal opportunities, teenage pregnancies, den early marriages using de power of sport. De foundation co-host an annual football tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2 February 2021 |title=Barbra Banda Foundation, Annual Women's Challenge Cup Launched |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-foundation-annual-womens-challenge-cup-launched/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambian Football}}&lt;/ref&gt; On de foundation, Banda say, ''&quot;Like many, I did not come from a place of abundance and hence I understand what it means to need help and no one willing to help you. I have also experienced how much easier life gets when you have people ready to help you on your path to success.&quot;''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=4 February 2021 |title='Barbra Banda Foundation to inspire the girl-child' |url=https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708042936/https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Lusaka Sun}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda join Common Goal insyd 2019 pledging at least 1% of ein salary to a collective fund wey dey support football charities around de world.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=ntroducing our very first Zambian 🇿🇲 #CommonGoal members |url=https://www.facebook.com/CommonGoalOrg/posts/373385353301671:0?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbSfRn2jpM0xIrpnbwTyQnKDD51RfAuGld8yxD81byjtmECJcJHETQBFUT3rwswatU&amp;_rdr |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Common Goal}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Style of play ==
Banda be considered one of de best women's players insyd de world. A goal-scorer, she dey possess speed, positioning, den finishing in front of net. Banda dey note Brazilian player [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] den Portuguese men's footballer [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] as players she dey admire.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 July 2021 |title=Two hat-tricks in two games: Zambia goal machine Banda taking the Olympics by storm |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/two-hat-tricks-two-games-zambia-goal-machine-banda-olympics/190iimy8i0vi01j7j6c51incg3 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=The Sporting News}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=15 October 2024 |title=Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl82288k2po |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Career statistics==
===Club===
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|[[2018–19 Primera División (women)|2018–19]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|17||8||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||17||8
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|[[2019–20 Primera División (women)|2019–20]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|9||7||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||9||7
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|[[Shanghai Shengli]]
|[[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|url-status=live|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011141905/https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161 |archive-date=2020-10-11 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
|[[Chinese Women's Super League]]
|13||18||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||13||18
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| rowspan=&quot;4&quot;|[[Orlando Pride]]
|[[2024 Orlando Pride season|2024]]
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]]
|22||13||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||3||4||25||17
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|[[2025 Orlando Pride season|2025]]
|16||8||1||0|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||17||8
|-
|[[2026 Orlando Pride season|2026]]
|12||11||colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||12||11
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!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!49!!31!!1!!0!!3!!4!!53!!35
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!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|Career total
!88!!64!!1!!0!!3!!4!!92!!68
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[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
'''Barbra Banda''' (born 20 March 2000) be a Zambian professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride den dey captain de Zambia national team.

Banda be widely considered one of de top women's players insyd de world. She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic football history, having scored three hat tricks at two Olympic Games. She lead Zambia to win de 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, earning de Golden Ball plus ten goals. Insyd 2024, she be named African Women's Footballer of de Year, BBC Women's Footballer of de Year den to de FIFPRO Women's World 11.

Insyd 2024, Banda sign plus de Pride for de second-highest transfer fee insyd women's football history at de time. Insyd ein first season insyd de NWSL, she lead de Pride to de NWSL Shield, 2024 NWSL Championship, wey na dem name am de NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player.

== Early life ==
Dem born Banda insyd Lusaka, de Zambian capital. She begin dey play football around de age of seven playing on de streets.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Barbra Banda: &quot;We have something within us&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/barbra-banda-we-have-something-within-us |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=Olympics.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda be inspired by ein poppie wey play football wey go encourage am to practise.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot;&gt;{{cite web |title=Ronaldo-inspired Zambian striker Barbra Banda: &quot;I want to leave my mark in women's football.&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/ronaldo-inspired-zambia-striker-barbra-banda |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=International Olympic Committee}}&lt;/ref&gt; She play plus boys as de academy she attend no get a girls team.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot;&gt;{{cite web |date=1 September 2020 |title=Ex-boxer Banda packing a punch for Shanghai |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/01/WS5f4da11ea310675eafc56ad1.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=China Daily}}&lt;/ref&gt; After ein parents cam be concerned dat na ein focus on de sport dey interfere plus schooling, she sometimes go sneak out den &quot;throw dem (boots) out de window, then go out de door, wey na dem think maybe she just dey go outsyd, den then I go round to get dem.&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt;

== Club career ==

=== EDF Logroño, 2018–2020 ===
Banda sign plus Spanish first division club EDF Logroño insyd October 2018 becoming de first woman Zambian footballer to play insyd Europe.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; She score 16 goals insyd 28 matches plus de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Shanghai Shengli, 2020–2023 ===
Insyd January 2020, Banda sign plus Chinese Super League club [[:zh:上海农商银行女子足球队|Shanghai Shengli]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Barbra Banda isn’t waiting around&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=23 July 2021 |title=Barbra Banda isn't waiting around |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/07/23/barbra-banda-zambia-hat-trick-olympics-netherlands-analysis-profile/ |access-date=24 July 2021 |website=The Equalizer}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score insyd de 23rd minute of give debut give de club on 23 August.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt; Banda go on to score 18 goals insyd 13 league matches to emerge as de 2020 Chinese Women's Super League Golden Boot winner for most goals scored insyd de league.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahmadu |first=Samuel |date=11 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda emerges as Chinese Women's Super League top scorer |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/barbra-banda-emerges-as-chinese-womens-super-league-top/hibtstug5v4c166b59xfntbbc |access-date=2021-08-08 |website=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Mubanga Jnr |first=Aaron |date=12 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda wins golden boot in her first season in China |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022151531/https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |archive-date=22 October 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=Zambianfootball.co.zm}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Orlando Pride, 2024–present ===
[[File:NC_Courage_vs_Orlando_Pride_(Jun_2024)_057.jpg|alt=Banda in a match against the North Carolina Courage, June 2024|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda insyd a match against de North Carolina Courage, June 2024]]
On 7 March 2024, de National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride announce say dem sign Banda to a four-year contract thru de 2027 season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride acquires Zambian International Barbra Banda, signing forward to four-year deal |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-acquires-zambian-international-barbra-banda |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=orlandocitysc.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Dem transfer am for a $740,000 fee, na de transaction be de second-highest insyd women's football history at de time.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2024-03-05 |title=Source: Orlando Pride acquire Barbra Banda for $740,000 fee, second largest in world history – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/03/05/source-orlando-pride-acquire-barbra-banda-740000-transfer-fee-second-largest-world-history-nwsl-salary/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda make ein club debut off de bench insyd a 1–0 win over de San Diego Wave on 19 April. She make an impressive first start on 26 April, insyd wich she assist, score, den draw a penalty insyd a 3–2 away win over de Washington Spirit. Banda score eight goals insyd ein first seven games, tying [[Sophia Wilson|Sophia Smith]] for de Golden Boot lead. Na dem name am NWSL Player of de Month for May plus seven goals insyd five games, wey dey include three braces. On 7 July she score ein 12th goal of de season to open a battle between de league ein last two undefeated teams, de Orlando Pride den de Kansas City Current, wich end as a 2–1 win for de Pride. Orlando win de 2024 NWSL Shield after finishing de regular season insyd first place, collecting de first trophy insyd club history. Na Banda ein 13 goals insyd de season be second insyd de league only to Kansas City ein record-setting scorer Temwa Chawinga.

On 8 November, insyd de first round of de 2024 NWSL Playoffs, Banda score two times insyd a 4–1 win over de Chicago Red Stars. Insyd de semifinals, she score Orlando ein second goal wey [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] assist am for de third insyd Orlando ein 3–2 win against de Kansas City Current. Banda score de lone goal of de NWSL Championship Final on 23 November, threading de ball past Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury at close range to secure a 1–0 victory. Na dem name am de championship ein MVP. Banda ein performance thru out de 2024 NWSL season lead to am being named to de NWSL Best XI, dem nominate am for de Ballon d'Or den NWSL MVP, wey dem vote am de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year.

Insyd de 2025 season, Banda set an NWSL record for de fastest hat trick, scoring three against de Utah Royals insyd de first 38 minutes.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=24 May 2025 |title=Barbra Banda scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/breaking-news/article/barbra-banda-scores-fastest-hat-trick-in-nwsl-history-024642516.html |website=[[Yahoo Sports]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 August 2025, she suffer a hip adductor injury insyd a match against Kansas City, ruling am out for de remainder of de 2025 regular season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=2025-08-23 |title=Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda sidelined for season; 2024 NWSL Championship MVP injures hip adductor |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-sidelined-for-season-2024-nwsl-championship-mvp-injures-hip-adductor/ |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda return to de field at de start of de 2026 season wey na dem name am to de March NWSL Team of de Month after netting three goals insyd ein first three games back in action.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |date=2026-04-03 |title=NWSL Announces March Best XI of the Month, Presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-march-best-xi-of-the-month-presented-by-amazon-prime-x7868 |access-date=2026-04-03 |website= |publisher=[[NWSL]] |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== International career ==

=== Junior ===
Banda represent de Zambia women's national under-17 football team insyd de 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She turn 14 during de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Senior ===
On 6 March 2016, Banda make ein senior team debut insyd a 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Namibia.

Banda captain de Zambian squad at de 2020 Olympics insyd Tokyo, de first time Zambia compete at de international tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;france24-0820&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Barbra Banda: Zambian woman footballer packing a punch in China |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200827-barbra-banda-zambian-woman-footballer-packing-a-punch-in-china |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=France24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda one to watch after stellar Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/tokyo-2020-barbra-banda-stakes-claim-to-future-despite-zambias-exit/a-58661670 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=DW}}&lt;/ref&gt; During de team ein first group stage match, Banda score a hat trick against de Netherlands. De match end 3–10, de worst ever loss for de Zambia women's national football team den de highest-scoring women's football match insyd Olympics history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Ryan |date=21 July 2021 |title=Netherlands women's soccer blows out Zambia in historic win to open Olympics |url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/netherlands-womens-soccer-blows-out-zambia-in-historic-opening-win-134223836.html |access-date=21 July 2021 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dema second group match, Banda score anoda hat trick against China wey de match end insyd a 4–4 draw. She cam be de first woman footballer insyd Olympic history to score back-to-back hat tricks den de first to score two hat tricks insyd one tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=China PR 4–4 Zambia |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065436 |website=Fifa.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic history.&lt;ref name=&quot;espn-072421&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda on breaking Olympic record: I aim to become best in world |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619357/zambias-barbra-banda-breaking-olympic-record-aim-become-best-world |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=ESPN}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Nightmare for Germany! World Cup favourites suffer shock warm-up friendly defeat to 77th-ranked Zambia with Barbra Banda netting stunning 102nd-minute winner |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/germany-world-cup-favourites-friendly-defeat-zambia-barbra-banda/blt36795973f2bdba37 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 6 July 2022, Banda den three teammates, wey dey include striker [[Racheal Kundananji]], be ruled ineligible to compete give Zambia insyd de World Cup-qualifying tournament, Africa Cup of Nations, after a gender verification test find say dema natural testosterone levels be above those dem allow by de Confederation of African Football, wich get stricter gender verification rules dan de Olympics.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=July 9, 2023 |title=Women's World Cup 2023 team guides part 12: Zambia |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/09/womens-world-cup-2023-team-guides-part-12-zambia |access-date=12 July 2023 |website=The Guardian}}&lt;/ref&gt; De ruling spark significant controversy, wey Human Rights Watch&amp;nbsp;describe am as a &quot;clear violation&quot; of ein human rights.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Zambian Woman Footballer Sex Tested Because FIFA Allows It |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/07/13/zambian-woman-footballer-sex-tested-because-fifa-allows-it |website=Hrw.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd August 2022, following Zambia ein third-place finish at de tournament (den despite Banda no be able to compete), na she den seven of ein teammates be promoted by de Zambian Army. Na dem give Banda de rank of sergeant, de highest among de group.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Omotto |first=Joel |date=5 August 2022 |title=Zambia military promotes Banda &amp; seven others after World Cup qualification, bronze medal at 2022 Wafcon |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805110837/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-date=5 August 2022 |access-date=12 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd September 2022, Banda lead Zambia to win dema first 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, de top women's international football tournament for national teams from Southern Africa&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=12 September 2022 |title=Double delight for Barbra Banda as Copper Queens sweep COSAFA individual awards |url=https://zambia24.com/double-delight-for-barbra-banda-as-copper-queens-sweep-cosafa-individual-awards/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambia24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Barbra Banda back 'with a bang' for Zambia after eligibility row |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/62832165 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein ten goals earn am de Golden Ball for de best player of de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot; /&gt; Insyd June 2023, na dem name Banda to de Zambian squad for de 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup insyd Australia den New Zealand after she be ruled eligible to compete by FIFA insyd December 2022.
[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
On 7 July 2023, she score two goals, wey dey include de game-winner insyd de 12th minute of injury time, against FIFA #2-ranked Germany, leading #77-ranked Zambia to an astounding 3–2 upset. Na dem name Banda Player of de Match.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women's World Cup warmup |url=https://apnews.com/article/germany-zambia-banda-popp-womens-world-cup-6670100e4a8d212a796bdad944d9c0bf |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Associated Press}}&lt;/ref&gt; Later dat month, on 31 July, Banda win player of de match insyd Zambia ein first win insyd a World Cup, a 3–1 victory over Costa Rica.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=Jul 31, 2023 |title=Visa Player of the Match: Barbra Banda |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/sxbL6dBg00Oog8l6YRbXbA |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=FIFA}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dis game Banda score Zambia ein second-ever World Cup goal, a penalty kick wich sanso be de 1,000th goal insyd Women's World Cup history.&lt;ref name=&quot;Bandaauto&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=World Cup NOW: Zambia finishes on a high note with first World Cup win |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-zambia-finishes-on-a-high-note-with-first-world-cup-win |website=FOX Sports}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 9 April 2024, she score a brace insyd a 2–0 away extra-time victory over Morocco, qualifying ein nation to de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]] by winning de home-and-away series 3–2 on aggregate.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Toufaily |first=Assile |date=9 April 2024 |title=Paris 2024 Olympics: Morocco Miss Out On Historic Qualification, Zambia Qualifies |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/assiletoufaily/2024/04/09/paris-2024-olympics-morocco-miss-out-on-historic-qualification-zambia-qualifies/ |website=Forbes}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 3 July 2024, na dem call Banda up to de Zambia squad for de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]. Although Zambia fail to advance past de group stage, na Banda be de joint second-highest goalscorer of de tournament after netting 4 goals insyd 3 games.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |title=Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda and Marta Earn Places on 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11 |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-s-barbra-banda-and-marta-earn-places-on-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11#:~:text=On%20an%20international%20stage,%20Banda,tricks%20at%20the%20Olympic%20Games. |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; 3 of ein goals combined for a hat-trick insyd Zambia ein 6–5 loss to Australia.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-07-28 |title=Australia come from behind in epic 6-5 win at 2024 Paris Olympics as Zambia's Banda sets hat trick record |url=https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/australia-come-from-behind-in-epic-6-5-win-at-2024-paris-olympics-as-zambias-banda-sets-hat-trick-record/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

November 2024 see am voted de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year after getting de most reader votes. Dis cam after ein performances insyd de 2024 Olympics, NWSL season, den NWSL playoffs, as well as she cam be de second most expensive women's signing insyd history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda be de subject of an online attack by J. K. Rowling wey imply say she be male. US Women's National Team Head Coach [[Emma Hayes]] den retired US midfielder Megan Rapinoe defend Banda.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=17 December 2024 |title=NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad- |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967730/2024/12/04/nwsl-barbra-banda-bad-faith-attacks/ |website=New York Times}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 November 2024 |title=Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jk-rowling-barbra-banda-bbc-footballer-of-the-year-award-trans-b2654651.html |website=The Independent}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 December 2024 na dem vote Banda de African Women's Footballer of de Year for 2024.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=CAFonline.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Oda work ==
After she be inspired by Zambian professional boxer Catherine Phiri, Banda start boxing around age 14&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; first as an amateur den then after never losing a bout den oda amateurs refusing to fight am, she turn professional.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2017 |title=In Zambia, women are boxing's stars |url=https://seattleglobalist.com/2017/03/22/in-zambia-women-are-boxings-stars/63745 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Seattle Globalist}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda compete insyd five professional bouts wey she win all five before opting to focus on football.&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot; /&gt;

Insyd 2021, Banda launch de Barbra Banda Foundation wich dey aim to support programs wey promote empowerment give women den girls on issues of economic inequality, gender-based violence, lack of access to equal opportunities, teenage pregnancies, den early marriages using de power of sport. De foundation co-host an annual football tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2 February 2021 |title=Barbra Banda Foundation, Annual Women's Challenge Cup Launched |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-foundation-annual-womens-challenge-cup-launched/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambian Football}}&lt;/ref&gt; On de foundation, Banda say, ''&quot;Like many, I did not come from a place of abundance and hence I understand what it means to need help and no one willing to help you. I have also experienced how much easier life gets when you have people ready to help you on your path to success.&quot;''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=4 February 2021 |title='Barbra Banda Foundation to inspire the girl-child' |url=https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708042936/https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Lusaka Sun}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda join Common Goal insyd 2019 pledging at least 1% of ein salary to a collective fund wey dey support football charities around de world.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=ntroducing our very first Zambian 🇿🇲 #CommonGoal members |url=https://www.facebook.com/CommonGoalOrg/posts/373385353301671:0?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbSfRn2jpM0xIrpnbwTyQnKDD51RfAuGld8yxD81byjtmECJcJHETQBFUT3rwswatU&amp;_rdr |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Common Goal}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Style of play ==
Banda be considered one of de best women's players insyd de world. A goal-scorer, she dey possess speed, positioning, den finishing in front of net. Banda dey note Brazilian player [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] den Portuguese men's footballer [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] as players she dey admire.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 July 2021 |title=Two hat-tricks in two games: Zambia goal machine Banda taking the Olympics by storm |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/two-hat-tricks-two-games-zambia-goal-machine-banda-olympics/190iimy8i0vi01j7j6c51incg3 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=The Sporting News}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=15 October 2024 |title=Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl82288k2po |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Career statistics==
===Club===
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{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;
|+ Appearances den goals by club, season den competition
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Club
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Season
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|League
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Cup
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Playoffs
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total 
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[EdF Logroño|Logroño]]

|[[2018–19 Primera División (women)|2018–19]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|17||8||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||17||8
|-

|[[2019–20 Primera División (women)|2019–20]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|9||7||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||9||7
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!26!!15!!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—!!26!!15
|-
|[[Shanghai Shengli]]
|[[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|url-status=live|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011141905/https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161 |archive-date=2020-10-11 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
|[[Chinese Women's Super League]]
|13||18||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||13||18
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot;|[[Orlando Pride]]
|[[2024 Orlando Pride season|2024]]
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]]
|22||13||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||3||4||25||17
|-
|[[2025 Orlando Pride season|2025]]
|16||8||1||0|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||17||8
|-
|[[2026 Orlando Pride season|2026]]
|12||11||colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||12||11
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!49!!31!!1!!0!!3!!4!!53!!35
|-
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|Career total
!88!!64!!1!!0!!3!!4!!92!!68
|}
==Goals==
''Scores den results list ein team ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Banda goal.'' ''Every international goal wey Banda score be give Zambia.''
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ International goals by date, venue, opponent, score, result and competition
|-
! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1 || 13 September 2017 || rowspan=6| [[Barbourfields Stadium]], [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–1 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6–3 || rowspan=6| [[2017 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2 || 15 September 2017 || {{fbw|ZIM}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3  || rowspan=2| 17 September 2017 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |{{fbw|MAD}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0  || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |2–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 4  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 5  || 21 September 2017 || {{fbw|RSA}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6  || 23 September 2017 || {{fbw|KEN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 7 || rowspan=2|4 April 2018 || rowspan=2| [[National Stadium (Tanzania)|National Stadium]], [[Dar es Salaam]], [[Tanzania]] || rowspan=2|{{fbw|TAN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–2 || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–3 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| [[2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 8 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 9 || 10 June 2018 || [[Rufaro Stadium]], [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || {{fbw|ZIM}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 10  || 13 September 2018 || rowspan=5| [[Wolfson Stadium]], [[Ibhayi]], [[South Africa]] || {{fbw|LES}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–0 || rowspan=5| [[2018 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 11 || 18 September 2018 || {{fbw|MOZ}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 12 || rowspan=3|4 November 2020 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| {{fbw|LES}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1–'''0 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |8–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 13 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 14 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 15 || 28 November 2020 || [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo]], [[Santiago de Chile|Santiago]], [[Chile]] || {{fbw|CHI}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1 || rowspan=2| [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 16 || 10 April 2021 || [[Bidvest Stadium]], [[Johannesburg]], South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 17 || rowspan=3|21 July 2021 || rowspan=6| [[Q&amp;A Stadium Miyagi|Miyagi Stadium]], [[Rifu]], [[Japan]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|NED}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–3 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–10 || rowspan=6| [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2020 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 18 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 19 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 20 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |24 July 2021 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|CHN}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |4–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 21 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 22 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''4'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 23 || rowspan=2| 11 February 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nkoloma Stadium]], [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–0 || rowspan=2| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 24 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 25 || rowspan=2| 1 September 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium]], [[Gqeberha]], South Africa || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NAM}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;10&quot; | [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align=center;&quot;| 26 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 27 || rowspan=5| 4 September 2022 || rowspan=5| [[NMU Stadium]], Gqeberha, South Africa || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | {{fbw|LES}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=5 align=center| 7–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 28 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 29 || align=center|'''4'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 30 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 31 || align=center|'''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 32 || 6 September 2022 || rowspan=2| Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|SWZ}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 2–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 33 || 9 September 2022 || {{fbw|TAN}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 34 || 11 September 2022 || Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 35 || 21 February 2023 || Miracle Sports Complex, [[Alanya]], [[Turkey]] || {{fbw|UZB}} || align=center|'''4'''–0 || align=center| 4–0 || [[2023 Turkish Women's Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 36 || 7 April 2023 || [[Suwon World Cup Stadium]], [[Suwon]], [[South Korea]] || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 2–5 || rowspan=4| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 37 || 30 June 2023 || [[Tissot Arena]], [[Biel/Bienne]], [[Switzerland]] || {{fbw|SUI}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 38 || rowspan=2| 7 July 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer]], [[Fürth]], [[Germany]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 39 || align=center|'''3'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 40 || 31 July 2023 || [[Waikato Stadium]], [[Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]], [[New Zealand]] || {{fbw|CRC}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 3–1 || [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 41 || rowspan=2| 22 September 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Père Jégo Stadium]], [[Casablanca]], [[Morocco]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 42 || align=center|'''2'''–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 43 || rowspan=3| 26 September 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Moulay Hassan Stadium]], [[Rabat]], Morocco || rowspan=3| {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''3'''–1 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 44 || align=center|'''4'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 45 || align=center|'''5'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 46 || rowspan=3| 29 November 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Estádio 22 de Junho]], [[Luanda]], [[Angola]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 47 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 48 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 49 || 5 December 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Levy Mwanawasa Stadium]], [[Ndola]], Zambia || {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 6–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 50 || rowspan=2| 28 February 2024 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GHA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–3 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament|2024 Summer Olympic qualifiers]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 51 || align=center|'''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 52 || rowspan=2| 9 April 2024 || rowspan=2| Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 53 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 54 || rowspan=3| 28 July 2024 || rowspan=3| [[Allianz Riviera|Stade de Nice]], [[Nice]], [[France]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|AUS}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 5–6 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 55 || align=center|'''3'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 56 || align=center|'''4'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 57 || 31 July 2024 || [[Stade Geoffroy-Guichard]], [[Saint-Étienne]], France || {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 58 || 14 April 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Arena Pantanal]], [[Cuiabá]], [[Brazil]] || {{fbw|BRA}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–6 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | [[2026 FIFA Series (women's matches)|2026 FIFA Series]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 59 || 18 April 2026 || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 60 || rowspan=4| 28 July 2026 || rowspan=4| [[Rabat Olympic Stadium]], Casablanca, Morocco || rowspan=4| {{fbw|EGY}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=4 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=5| [[2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 61 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 62 || align=center|'''4'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 63 || align=center|'''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 64 || 5 August 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Al Medina Stadium]], [[Rabat]], [[Morocco]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2−1 
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[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
'''Barbra Banda''' (born 20 March 2000) be a Zambian professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride den dey captain de Zambia national team.

Banda be widely considered one of de top women's players insyd de world. She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic football history, having scored three hat tricks at two Olympic Games. She lead Zambia to win de 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, earning de Golden Ball plus ten goals. Insyd 2024, she be named African Women's Footballer of de Year, BBC Women's Footballer of de Year den to de FIFPRO Women's World 11.

Insyd 2024, Banda sign plus de Pride for de second-highest transfer fee insyd women's football history at de time. Insyd ein first season insyd de NWSL, she lead de Pride to de NWSL Shield, 2024 NWSL Championship, wey na dem name am de NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player.

== Early life ==
Dem born Banda insyd Lusaka, de Zambian capital. She begin dey play football around de age of seven playing on de streets.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Barbra Banda: &quot;We have something within us&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/barbra-banda-we-have-something-within-us |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=Olympics.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda be inspired by ein poppie wey play football wey go encourage am to practise.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot;&gt;{{cite web |title=Ronaldo-inspired Zambian striker Barbra Banda: &quot;I want to leave my mark in women's football.&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/ronaldo-inspired-zambia-striker-barbra-banda |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=International Olympic Committee}}&lt;/ref&gt; She play plus boys as de academy she attend no get a girls team.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot;&gt;{{cite web |date=1 September 2020 |title=Ex-boxer Banda packing a punch for Shanghai |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/01/WS5f4da11ea310675eafc56ad1.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=China Daily}}&lt;/ref&gt; After ein parents cam be concerned dat na ein focus on de sport dey interfere plus schooling, she sometimes go sneak out den &quot;throw dem (boots) out de window, then go out de door, wey na dem think maybe she just dey go outsyd, den then I go round to get dem.&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt;

== Club career ==

=== EDF Logroño, 2018–2020 ===
Banda sign plus Spanish first division club EDF Logroño insyd October 2018 becoming de first woman Zambian footballer to play insyd Europe.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; She score 16 goals insyd 28 matches plus de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Shanghai Shengli, 2020–2023 ===
Insyd January 2020, Banda sign plus Chinese Super League club [[:zh:上海农商银行女子足球队|Shanghai Shengli]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Barbra Banda isn’t waiting around&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=23 July 2021 |title=Barbra Banda isn't waiting around |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/07/23/barbra-banda-zambia-hat-trick-olympics-netherlands-analysis-profile/ |access-date=24 July 2021 |website=The Equalizer}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score insyd de 23rd minute of give debut give de club on 23 August.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt; Banda go on to score 18 goals insyd 13 league matches to emerge as de 2020 Chinese Women's Super League Golden Boot winner for most goals scored insyd de league.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahmadu |first=Samuel |date=11 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda emerges as Chinese Women's Super League top scorer |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/barbra-banda-emerges-as-chinese-womens-super-league-top/hibtstug5v4c166b59xfntbbc |access-date=2021-08-08 |website=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Mubanga Jnr |first=Aaron |date=12 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda wins golden boot in her first season in China |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022151531/https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |archive-date=22 October 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=Zambianfootball.co.zm}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Orlando Pride, 2024–present ===
[[File:NC_Courage_vs_Orlando_Pride_(Jun_2024)_057.jpg|alt=Banda in a match against the North Carolina Courage, June 2024|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda insyd a match against de North Carolina Courage, June 2024]]
On 7 March 2024, de National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride announce say dem sign Banda to a four-year contract thru de 2027 season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride acquires Zambian International Barbra Banda, signing forward to four-year deal |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-acquires-zambian-international-barbra-banda |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=orlandocitysc.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Dem transfer am for a $740,000 fee, na de transaction be de second-highest insyd women's football history at de time.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2024-03-05 |title=Source: Orlando Pride acquire Barbra Banda for $740,000 fee, second largest in world history – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/03/05/source-orlando-pride-acquire-barbra-banda-740000-transfer-fee-second-largest-world-history-nwsl-salary/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda make ein club debut off de bench insyd a 1–0 win over de San Diego Wave on 19 April. She make an impressive first start on 26 April, insyd wich she assist, score, den draw a penalty insyd a 3–2 away win over de Washington Spirit. Banda score eight goals insyd ein first seven games, tying [[Sophia Wilson|Sophia Smith]] for de Golden Boot lead. Na dem name am NWSL Player of de Month for May plus seven goals insyd five games, wey dey include three braces. On 7 July she score ein 12th goal of de season to open a battle between de league ein last two undefeated teams, de Orlando Pride den de Kansas City Current, wich end as a 2–1 win for de Pride. Orlando win de 2024 NWSL Shield after finishing de regular season insyd first place, collecting de first trophy insyd club history. Na Banda ein 13 goals insyd de season be second insyd de league only to Kansas City ein record-setting scorer Temwa Chawinga.

On 8 November, insyd de first round of de 2024 NWSL Playoffs, Banda score two times insyd a 4–1 win over de Chicago Red Stars. Insyd de semifinals, she score Orlando ein second goal wey [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] assist am for de third insyd Orlando ein 3–2 win against de Kansas City Current. Banda score de lone goal of de NWSL Championship Final on 23 November, threading de ball past Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury at close range to secure a 1–0 victory. Na dem name am de championship ein MVP. Banda ein performance thru out de 2024 NWSL season lead to am being named to de NWSL Best XI, dem nominate am for de Ballon d'Or den NWSL MVP, wey dem vote am de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year.

Insyd de 2025 season, Banda set an NWSL record for de fastest hat trick, scoring three against de Utah Royals insyd de first 38 minutes.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=24 May 2025 |title=Barbra Banda scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/breaking-news/article/barbra-banda-scores-fastest-hat-trick-in-nwsl-history-024642516.html |website=[[Yahoo Sports]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 August 2025, she suffer a hip adductor injury insyd a match against Kansas City, ruling am out for de remainder of de 2025 regular season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=2025-08-23 |title=Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda sidelined for season; 2024 NWSL Championship MVP injures hip adductor |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-sidelined-for-season-2024-nwsl-championship-mvp-injures-hip-adductor/ |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda return to de field at de start of de 2026 season wey na dem name am to de March NWSL Team of de Month after netting three goals insyd ein first three games back in action.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |date=2026-04-03 |title=NWSL Announces March Best XI of the Month, Presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-march-best-xi-of-the-month-presented-by-amazon-prime-x7868 |access-date=2026-04-03 |website= |publisher=[[NWSL]] |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== International career ==

=== Junior ===
Banda represent de Zambia women's national under-17 football team insyd de 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She turn 14 during de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Senior ===
On 6 March 2016, Banda make ein senior team debut insyd a 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Namibia.

Banda captain de Zambian squad at de 2020 Olympics insyd Tokyo, de first time Zambia compete at de international tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;france24-0820&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Barbra Banda: Zambian woman footballer packing a punch in China |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200827-barbra-banda-zambian-woman-footballer-packing-a-punch-in-china |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=France24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda one to watch after stellar Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/tokyo-2020-barbra-banda-stakes-claim-to-future-despite-zambias-exit/a-58661670 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=DW}}&lt;/ref&gt; During de team ein first group stage match, Banda score a hat trick against de Netherlands. De match end 3–10, de worst ever loss for de Zambia women's national football team den de highest-scoring women's football match insyd Olympics history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Ryan |date=21 July 2021 |title=Netherlands women's soccer blows out Zambia in historic win to open Olympics |url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/netherlands-womens-soccer-blows-out-zambia-in-historic-opening-win-134223836.html |access-date=21 July 2021 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dema second group match, Banda score anoda hat trick against China wey de match end insyd a 4–4 draw. She cam be de first woman footballer insyd Olympic history to score back-to-back hat tricks den de first to score two hat tricks insyd one tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=China PR 4–4 Zambia |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065436 |website=Fifa.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic history.&lt;ref name=&quot;espn-072421&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda on breaking Olympic record: I aim to become best in world |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619357/zambias-barbra-banda-breaking-olympic-record-aim-become-best-world |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=ESPN}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Nightmare for Germany! World Cup favourites suffer shock warm-up friendly defeat to 77th-ranked Zambia with Barbra Banda netting stunning 102nd-minute winner |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/germany-world-cup-favourites-friendly-defeat-zambia-barbra-banda/blt36795973f2bdba37 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 6 July 2022, Banda den three teammates, wey dey include striker [[Racheal Kundananji]], be ruled ineligible to compete give Zambia insyd de World Cup-qualifying tournament, Africa Cup of Nations, after a gender verification test find say dema natural testosterone levels be above those dem allow by de Confederation of African Football, wich get stricter gender verification rules dan de Olympics.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=July 9, 2023 |title=Women's World Cup 2023 team guides part 12: Zambia |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/09/womens-world-cup-2023-team-guides-part-12-zambia |access-date=12 July 2023 |website=The Guardian}}&lt;/ref&gt; De ruling spark significant controversy, wey Human Rights Watch&amp;nbsp;describe am as a &quot;clear violation&quot; of ein human rights.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Zambian Woman Footballer Sex Tested Because FIFA Allows It |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/07/13/zambian-woman-footballer-sex-tested-because-fifa-allows-it |website=Hrw.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd August 2022, following Zambia ein third-place finish at de tournament (den despite Banda no be able to compete), na she den seven of ein teammates be promoted by de Zambian Army. Na dem give Banda de rank of sergeant, de highest among de group.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Omotto |first=Joel |date=5 August 2022 |title=Zambia military promotes Banda &amp; seven others after World Cup qualification, bronze medal at 2022 Wafcon |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805110837/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-date=5 August 2022 |access-date=12 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd September 2022, Banda lead Zambia to win dema first 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, de top women's international football tournament for national teams from Southern Africa&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=12 September 2022 |title=Double delight for Barbra Banda as Copper Queens sweep COSAFA individual awards |url=https://zambia24.com/double-delight-for-barbra-banda-as-copper-queens-sweep-cosafa-individual-awards/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambia24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Barbra Banda back 'with a bang' for Zambia after eligibility row |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/62832165 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein ten goals earn am de Golden Ball for de best player of de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot; /&gt; Insyd June 2023, na dem name Banda to de Zambian squad for de 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup insyd Australia den New Zealand after she be ruled eligible to compete by FIFA insyd December 2022.
[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
On 7 July 2023, she score two goals, wey dey include de game-winner insyd de 12th minute of injury time, against FIFA #2-ranked Germany, leading #77-ranked Zambia to an astounding 3–2 upset. Na dem name Banda Player of de Match.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women's World Cup warmup |url=https://apnews.com/article/germany-zambia-banda-popp-womens-world-cup-6670100e4a8d212a796bdad944d9c0bf |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Associated Press}}&lt;/ref&gt; Later dat month, on 31 July, Banda win player of de match insyd Zambia ein first win insyd a World Cup, a 3–1 victory over Costa Rica.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=Jul 31, 2023 |title=Visa Player of the Match: Barbra Banda |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/sxbL6dBg00Oog8l6YRbXbA |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=FIFA}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dis game Banda score Zambia ein second-ever World Cup goal, a penalty kick wich sanso be de 1,000th goal insyd Women's World Cup history.&lt;ref name=&quot;Bandaauto&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=World Cup NOW: Zambia finishes on a high note with first World Cup win |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-zambia-finishes-on-a-high-note-with-first-world-cup-win |website=FOX Sports}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 9 April 2024, she score a brace insyd a 2–0 away extra-time victory over Morocco, qualifying ein nation to de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]] by winning de home-and-away series 3–2 on aggregate.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Toufaily |first=Assile |date=9 April 2024 |title=Paris 2024 Olympics: Morocco Miss Out On Historic Qualification, Zambia Qualifies |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/assiletoufaily/2024/04/09/paris-2024-olympics-morocco-miss-out-on-historic-qualification-zambia-qualifies/ |website=Forbes}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 3 July 2024, na dem call Banda up to de Zambia squad for de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]. Although Zambia fail to advance past de group stage, na Banda be de joint second-highest goalscorer of de tournament after netting 4 goals insyd 3 games.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |title=Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda and Marta Earn Places on 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11 |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-s-barbra-banda-and-marta-earn-places-on-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11#:~:text=On%20an%20international%20stage,%20Banda,tricks%20at%20the%20Olympic%20Games. |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; 3 of ein goals combined for a hat-trick insyd Zambia ein 6–5 loss to Australia.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-07-28 |title=Australia come from behind in epic 6-5 win at 2024 Paris Olympics as Zambia's Banda sets hat trick record |url=https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/australia-come-from-behind-in-epic-6-5-win-at-2024-paris-olympics-as-zambias-banda-sets-hat-trick-record/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

November 2024 see am voted de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year after getting de most reader votes. Dis cam after ein performances insyd de 2024 Olympics, NWSL season, den NWSL playoffs, as well as she cam be de second most expensive women's signing insyd history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda be de subject of an online attack by J. K. Rowling wey imply say she be male. US Women's National Team Head Coach [[Emma Hayes]] den retired US midfielder Megan Rapinoe defend Banda.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=17 December 2024 |title=NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad- |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967730/2024/12/04/nwsl-barbra-banda-bad-faith-attacks/ |website=New York Times}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 November 2024 |title=Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jk-rowling-barbra-banda-bbc-footballer-of-the-year-award-trans-b2654651.html |website=The Independent}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 December 2024 na dem vote Banda de African Women's Footballer of de Year for 2024.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=CAFonline.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Oda work ==
After she be inspired by Zambian professional boxer Catherine Phiri, Banda start boxing around age 14&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; first as an amateur den then after never losing a bout den oda amateurs refusing to fight am, she turn professional.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2017 |title=In Zambia, women are boxing's stars |url=https://seattleglobalist.com/2017/03/22/in-zambia-women-are-boxings-stars/63745 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Seattle Globalist}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda compete insyd five professional bouts wey she win all five before opting to focus on football.&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot; /&gt;

Insyd 2021, Banda launch de Barbra Banda Foundation wich dey aim to support programs wey promote empowerment give women den girls on issues of economic inequality, gender-based violence, lack of access to equal opportunities, teenage pregnancies, den early marriages using de power of sport. De foundation co-host an annual football tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2 February 2021 |title=Barbra Banda Foundation, Annual Women's Challenge Cup Launched |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-foundation-annual-womens-challenge-cup-launched/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambian Football}}&lt;/ref&gt; On de foundation, Banda say, ''&quot;Like many, I did not come from a place of abundance and hence I understand what it means to need help and no one willing to help you. I have also experienced how much easier life gets when you have people ready to help you on your path to success.&quot;''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=4 February 2021 |title='Barbra Banda Foundation to inspire the girl-child' |url=https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708042936/https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Lusaka Sun}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda join Common Goal insyd 2019 pledging at least 1% of ein salary to a collective fund wey dey support football charities around de world.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=ntroducing our very first Zambian 🇿🇲 #CommonGoal members |url=https://www.facebook.com/CommonGoalOrg/posts/373385353301671:0?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbSfRn2jpM0xIrpnbwTyQnKDD51RfAuGld8yxD81byjtmECJcJHETQBFUT3rwswatU&amp;_rdr |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Common Goal}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Style of play ==
Banda be considered one of de best women's players insyd de world. A goal-scorer, she dey possess speed, positioning, den finishing in front of net. Banda dey note Brazilian player [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] den Portuguese men's footballer [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] as players she dey admire.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 July 2021 |title=Two hat-tricks in two games: Zambia goal machine Banda taking the Olympics by storm |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/two-hat-tricks-two-games-zambia-goal-machine-banda-olympics/190iimy8i0vi01j7j6c51incg3 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=The Sporting News}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=15 October 2024 |title=Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl82288k2po |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Career statistics==
===Club===
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{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;
|+ Appearances den goals by club, season den competition
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Club
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Season
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|League
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Cup
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Playoffs
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total 
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[EdF Logroño|Logroño]]

|[[2018–19 Primera División (women)|2018–19]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|17||8||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||17||8
|-

|[[2019–20 Primera División (women)|2019–20]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|9||7||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||9||7
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!26!!15!!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—!!26!!15
|-
|[[Shanghai Shengli]]
|[[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|url-status=live|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011141905/https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161 |archive-date=2020-10-11 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
|[[Chinese Women's Super League]]
|13||18||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||13||18
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot;|[[Orlando Pride]]
|[[2024 Orlando Pride season|2024]]
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]]
|22||13||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||3||4||25||17
|-
|[[2025 Orlando Pride season|2025]]
|16||8||1||0|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||17||8
|-
|[[2026 Orlando Pride season|2026]]
|12||11||colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||12||11
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!49!!31!!1!!0!!3!!4!!53!!35
|-
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|Career total
!88!!64!!1!!0!!3!!4!!92!!68
|}
==Goals==
''Scores den results list ein team ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Banda goal.'' ''Every international goal wey Banda score be give Zambia.''
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ International goals by date, venue, opponent, score, result and competition
|-
! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1 || 13 September 2017 || rowspan=6| [[Barbourfields Stadium]], [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–1 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6–3 || rowspan=6| [[2017 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2 || 15 September 2017 || {{fbw|ZIM}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3  || rowspan=2| 17 September 2017 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |{{fbw|MAD}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0  || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |2–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 4  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 5  || 21 September 2017 || {{fbw|RSA}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6  || 23 September 2017 || {{fbw|KEN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 7 || rowspan=2|4 April 2018 || rowspan=2| [[National Stadium (Tanzania)|National Stadium]], [[Dar es Salaam]], [[Tanzania]] || rowspan=2|{{fbw|TAN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–2 || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–3 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| [[2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 8 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 9 || 10 June 2018 || [[Rufaro Stadium]], [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || {{fbw|ZIM}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 10  || 13 September 2018 || rowspan=5| [[Wolfson Stadium]], [[Ibhayi]], [[South Africa]] || {{fbw|LES}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–0 || rowspan=5| [[2018 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 11 || 18 September 2018 || {{fbw|MOZ}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 12 || rowspan=3|4 November 2020 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| {{fbw|LES}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1–'''0 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |8–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 13 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 14 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 15 || 28 November 2020 || [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo]], [[Santiago de Chile|Santiago]], [[Chile]] || {{fbw|CHI}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1 || rowspan=2| [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 16 || 10 April 2021 || [[Bidvest Stadium]], [[Johannesburg]], South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 17 || rowspan=3|21 July 2021 || rowspan=6| [[Q&amp;A Stadium Miyagi|Miyagi Stadium]], [[Rifu]], [[Japan]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|NED}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–3 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–10 || rowspan=6| [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2020 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 18 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 19 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 20 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |24 July 2021 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|CHN}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |4–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 21 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 22 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''4'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 23 || rowspan=2| 11 February 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nkoloma Stadium]], [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–0 || rowspan=2| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 24 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 25 || rowspan=2| 1 September 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium]], [[Gqeberha]], South Africa || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NAM}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;10&quot; | [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align=center;&quot;| 26 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 27 || rowspan=5| 4 September 2022 || rowspan=5| [[NMU Stadium]], Gqeberha, South Africa || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | {{fbw|LES}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=5 align=center| 7–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 28 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 29 || align=center|'''4'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 30 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 31 || align=center|'''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 32 || 6 September 2022 || rowspan=2| Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|SWZ}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 2–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 33 || 9 September 2022 || {{fbw|TAN}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 34 || 11 September 2022 || Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 35 || 21 February 2023 || Miracle Sports Complex, [[Alanya]], [[Turkey]] || {{fbw|UZB}} || align=center|'''4'''–0 || align=center| 4–0 || [[2023 Turkish Women's Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 36 || 7 April 2023 || [[Suwon World Cup Stadium]], [[Suwon]], [[South Korea]] || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 2–5 || rowspan=4| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 37 || 30 June 2023 || [[Tissot Arena]], [[Biel/Bienne]], [[Switzerland]] || {{fbw|SUI}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 38 || rowspan=2| 7 July 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer]], [[Fürth]], [[Germany]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 39 || align=center|'''3'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 40 || 31 July 2023 || [[Waikato Stadium]], [[Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]], [[New Zealand]] || {{fbw|CRC}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 3–1 || [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 41 || rowspan=2| 22 September 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Père Jégo Stadium]], [[Casablanca]], [[Morocco]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 42 || align=center|'''2'''–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 43 || rowspan=3| 26 September 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Moulay Hassan Stadium]], [[Rabat]], Morocco || rowspan=3| {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''3'''–1 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 44 || align=center|'''4'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 45 || align=center|'''5'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 46 || rowspan=3| 29 November 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Estádio 22 de Junho]], [[Luanda]], [[Angola]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 47 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 48 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 49 || 5 December 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Levy Mwanawasa Stadium]], [[Ndola]], Zambia || {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 6–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 50 || rowspan=2| 28 February 2024 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GHA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–3 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament|2024 Summer Olympic qualifiers]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 51 || align=center|'''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 52 || rowspan=2| 9 April 2024 || rowspan=2| Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 53 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 54 || rowspan=3| 28 July 2024 || rowspan=3| [[Allianz Riviera|Stade de Nice]], [[Nice]], [[France]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|AUS}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 5–6 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 55 || align=center|'''3'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 56 || align=center|'''4'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 57 || 31 July 2024 || [[Stade Geoffroy-Guichard]], [[Saint-Étienne]], France || {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 58 || 14 April 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Arena Pantanal]], [[Cuiabá]], [[Brazil]] || {{fbw|BRA}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–6 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | [[2026 FIFA Series (women's matches)|2026 FIFA Series]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 59 || 18 April 2026 || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 60 || rowspan=4| 28 July 2026 || rowspan=4| [[Rabat Olympic Stadium]], Casablanca, Morocco || rowspan=4| {{fbw|EGY}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=4 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=5| [[2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 61 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 62 || align=center|'''4'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 63 || align=center|'''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 64 || 5 August 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Al Medina Stadium]], [[Rabat]], [[Morocco]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2−1 
|}
== Honours ==
'''Orlando Pride'''
*[[NWSL Championship]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp&gt;{{cite web |last1=Kassouf |first1=Jeff |title=Banda the difference as Orlando Pride crowned NWSL champs |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42573434/banda-difference-orlando-pride-crowned-nwsl-champs |website=[[ESPN]] |date=23 November 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Shield]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL |date=7 October 2024 |title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax |access-date=9 October 2024 |website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Zambia'''
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]]: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=11 September 2022 |title=Zambia claim maiden HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women's Championship title |url=https://cosafa.com/en-fr-pr-zambia-claim-maiden-hollywoodbets-cosafa-womens-championship-title/ |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=COSAFA}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Individual'''
*[[Chinese Women's Super League]] Top scorer: [[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]] top scorer: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;/&gt;
*[[IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer#Women's winners|IFFHS World's Best Woman International Goal Scorer]]: 2023&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|date=2 January 2024|title=IFFHS WOMEN'S WORLD BEST INTERNATIONAL GOAL SCORER 2023|url=https://iffhs.com/en/news/iffhs-womens-world-best-international-goal-scorer-2023-3292|access-date=2 January 2024|website=IFFHS}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[BBC Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=26 November 2024 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2 December 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Best XI First Team]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=NWSL |date=18 November 2024 |title=NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime {{!}} NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-winners-of-2024-nwsl-best-xi-awards-presented-by-amazon-prime |access-date=22 November 2024 |publisher=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp /&gt;
*[[FIFPRO World 11#FIFPRO Women's World 11|FIFPRO Women's World 11]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Who is in the 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11? {{!}} Aitana Bonmati, Barbra Banda &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/supporting-players/player-influence/world11/who-is-in-the-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11 |date=9 December 2024 |access-date=9 December 2024 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt; 2025&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=2025 FIFPRO World 11 winners revealed {{!}} Bellingham, Bonmati, Banda, Dembele, Palmer &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/articles/2025/11/2025-fifpro-world-11-winners-revealed |access-date=5 May 2025 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[African Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |website=CAF Online |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco/ |access-date=16 December 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[CAF Team of the Year|CAF Team of the Year Women's XI]]: [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI|2023]],&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=11 December 2023|title=Osimhen, Oshoala named African Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year at the CAF Awards 2023|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/osimhen-oshoala-named-african-men-s-and-women-s-player-of-the-year-at-the-caf-awards-2023/|access-date=12 December 2023|website=CAF}}&lt;/ref&gt; [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI 2|2024]]

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[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
'''Barbra Banda''' (born 20 March 2000) be a Zambian professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride den dey captain de Zambia national team.

Banda be widely considered one of de top women's players insyd de world. She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic football history, having scored three hat tricks at two Olympic Games. She lead Zambia to win de 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, earning de Golden Ball plus ten goals. Insyd 2024, she be named African Women's Footballer of de Year, BBC Women's Footballer of de Year den to de FIFPRO Women's World 11.

Insyd 2024, Banda sign plus de Pride for de second-highest transfer fee insyd women's football history at de time. Insyd ein first season insyd de NWSL, she lead de Pride to de NWSL Shield, 2024 NWSL Championship, wey na dem name am de NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player.

== Early life ==
Dem born Banda insyd Lusaka, de Zambian capital. She begin dey play football around de age of seven playing on de streets.&lt;ref name=&quot;bbc-boxer-1118&quot;&gt;{{cite news |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda: The striker who is also a boxer|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/africa/46234822|access-date=8 July 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Barbra Banda: &quot;We have something within us&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/barbra-banda-we-have-something-within-us |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=Olympics.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda be inspired by ein poppie wey play football wey go encourage am to practise.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot;&gt;{{cite web |title=Ronaldo-inspired Zambian striker Barbra Banda: &quot;I want to leave my mark in women's football.&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/ronaldo-inspired-zambia-striker-barbra-banda |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=International Olympic Committee}}&lt;/ref&gt; She play plus boys as de academy she attend no get a girls team.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot;&gt;{{cite web |date=1 September 2020 |title=Ex-boxer Banda packing a punch for Shanghai |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/01/WS5f4da11ea310675eafc56ad1.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=China Daily}}&lt;/ref&gt; After ein parents cam be concerned dat na ein focus on de sport dey interfere plus schooling, she sometimes go sneak out den &quot;throw dem (boots) out de window, then go out de door, wey na dem think maybe she just dey go outsyd, den then I go round to get dem.&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt;

== Club career ==

=== EDF Logroño, 2018–2020 ===
Banda sign plus Spanish first division club EDF Logroño insyd October 2018 becoming de first woman Zambian footballer to play insyd Europe.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; She score 16 goals insyd 28 matches plus de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Shanghai Shengli, 2020–2023 ===
Insyd January 2020, Banda sign plus Chinese Super League club [[:zh:上海农商银行女子足球队|Shanghai Shengli]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Barbra Banda isn’t waiting around&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=23 July 2021 |title=Barbra Banda isn't waiting around |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/07/23/barbra-banda-zambia-hat-trick-olympics-netherlands-analysis-profile/ |access-date=24 July 2021 |website=The Equalizer}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score insyd de 23rd minute of give debut give de club on 23 August.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt; Banda go on to score 18 goals insyd 13 league matches to emerge as de 2020 Chinese Women's Super League Golden Boot winner for most goals scored insyd de league.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahmadu |first=Samuel |date=11 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda emerges as Chinese Women's Super League top scorer |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/barbra-banda-emerges-as-chinese-womens-super-league-top/hibtstug5v4c166b59xfntbbc |access-date=2021-08-08 |website=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Mubanga Jnr |first=Aaron |date=12 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda wins golden boot in her first season in China |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022151531/https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |archive-date=22 October 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=Zambianfootball.co.zm}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Orlando Pride, 2024–present ===
[[File:NC_Courage_vs_Orlando_Pride_(Jun_2024)_057.jpg|alt=Banda in a match against the North Carolina Courage, June 2024|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda insyd a match against de North Carolina Courage, June 2024]]
On 7 March 2024, de National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride announce say dem sign Banda to a four-year contract thru de 2027 season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride acquires Zambian International Barbra Banda, signing forward to four-year deal |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-acquires-zambian-international-barbra-banda |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=orlandocitysc.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Dem transfer am for a $740,000 fee, na de transaction be de second-highest insyd women's football history at de time.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2024-03-05 |title=Source: Orlando Pride acquire Barbra Banda for $740,000 fee, second largest in world history – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/03/05/source-orlando-pride-acquire-barbra-banda-740000-transfer-fee-second-largest-world-history-nwsl-salary/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda make ein club debut off de bench insyd a 1–0 win over de San Diego Wave on 19 April. She make an impressive first start on 26 April, insyd wich she assist, score, den draw a penalty insyd a 3–2 away win over de Washington Spirit. Banda score eight goals insyd ein first seven games, tying [[Sophia Wilson|Sophia Smith]] for de Golden Boot lead. Na dem name am NWSL Player of de Month for May plus seven goals insyd five games, wey dey include three braces. On 7 July she score ein 12th goal of de season to open a battle between de league ein last two undefeated teams, de Orlando Pride den de Kansas City Current, wich end as a 2–1 win for de Pride. Orlando win de 2024 NWSL Shield after finishing de regular season insyd first place, collecting de first trophy insyd club history. Na Banda ein 13 goals insyd de season be second insyd de league only to Kansas City ein record-setting scorer Temwa Chawinga.

On 8 November, insyd de first round of de 2024 NWSL Playoffs, Banda score two times insyd a 4–1 win over de Chicago Red Stars. Insyd de semifinals, she score Orlando ein second goal wey [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] assist am for de third insyd Orlando ein 3–2 win against de Kansas City Current. Banda score de lone goal of de NWSL Championship Final on 23 November, threading de ball past Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury at close range to secure a 1–0 victory. Na dem name am de championship ein MVP. Banda ein performance thru out de 2024 NWSL season lead to am being named to de NWSL Best XI, dem nominate am for de Ballon d'Or den NWSL MVP, wey dem vote am de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year.

Insyd de 2025 season, Banda set an NWSL record for de fastest hat trick, scoring three against de Utah Royals insyd de first 38 minutes.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=24 May 2025 |title=Barbra Banda scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/breaking-news/article/barbra-banda-scores-fastest-hat-trick-in-nwsl-history-024642516.html |website=[[Yahoo Sports]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 August 2025, she suffer a hip adductor injury insyd a match against Kansas City, ruling am out for de remainder of de 2025 regular season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=2025-08-23 |title=Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda sidelined for season; 2024 NWSL Championship MVP injures hip adductor |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-sidelined-for-season-2024-nwsl-championship-mvp-injures-hip-adductor/ |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda return to de field at de start of de 2026 season wey na dem name am to de March NWSL Team of de Month after netting three goals insyd ein first three games back in action.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |date=2026-04-03 |title=NWSL Announces March Best XI of the Month, Presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-march-best-xi-of-the-month-presented-by-amazon-prime-x7868 |access-date=2026-04-03 |website= |publisher=[[NWSL]] |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== International career ==

=== Junior ===
Banda represent de Zambia women's national under-17 football team insyd de 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She turn 14 during de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Senior ===
On 6 March 2016, Banda make ein senior team debut insyd a 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Namibia.

Banda captain de Zambian squad at de 2020 Olympics insyd Tokyo, de first time Zambia compete at de international tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;france24-0820&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Barbra Banda: Zambian woman footballer packing a punch in China |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200827-barbra-banda-zambian-woman-footballer-packing-a-punch-in-china |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=France24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda one to watch after stellar Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/tokyo-2020-barbra-banda-stakes-claim-to-future-despite-zambias-exit/a-58661670 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=DW}}&lt;/ref&gt; During de team ein first group stage match, Banda score a hat trick against de Netherlands. De match end 3–10, de worst ever loss for de Zambia women's national football team den de highest-scoring women's football match insyd Olympics history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Ryan |date=21 July 2021 |title=Netherlands women's soccer blows out Zambia in historic win to open Olympics |url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/netherlands-womens-soccer-blows-out-zambia-in-historic-opening-win-134223836.html |access-date=21 July 2021 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dema second group match, Banda score anoda hat trick against China wey de match end insyd a 4–4 draw. She cam be de first woman footballer insyd Olympic history to score back-to-back hat tricks den de first to score two hat tricks insyd one tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=China PR 4–4 Zambia |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065436 |website=Fifa.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic history.&lt;ref name=&quot;espn-072421&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda on breaking Olympic record: I aim to become best in world |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619357/zambias-barbra-banda-breaking-olympic-record-aim-become-best-world |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=ESPN}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Nightmare for Germany! World Cup favourites suffer shock warm-up friendly defeat to 77th-ranked Zambia with Barbra Banda netting stunning 102nd-minute winner |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/germany-world-cup-favourites-friendly-defeat-zambia-barbra-banda/blt36795973f2bdba37 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 6 July 2022, Banda den three teammates, wey dey include striker [[Racheal Kundananji]], be ruled ineligible to compete give Zambia insyd de World Cup-qualifying tournament, Africa Cup of Nations, after a gender verification test find say dema natural testosterone levels be above those dem allow by de Confederation of African Football, wich get stricter gender verification rules dan de Olympics.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=July 9, 2023 |title=Women's World Cup 2023 team guides part 12: Zambia |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/09/womens-world-cup-2023-team-guides-part-12-zambia |access-date=12 July 2023 |website=The Guardian}}&lt;/ref&gt; De ruling spark significant controversy, wey Human Rights Watch&amp;nbsp;describe am as a &quot;clear violation&quot; of ein human rights.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Zambian Woman Footballer Sex Tested Because FIFA Allows It |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/07/13/zambian-woman-footballer-sex-tested-because-fifa-allows-it |website=Hrw.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd August 2022, following Zambia ein third-place finish at de tournament (den despite Banda no be able to compete), na she den seven of ein teammates be promoted by de Zambian Army. Na dem give Banda de rank of sergeant, de highest among de group.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Omotto |first=Joel |date=5 August 2022 |title=Zambia military promotes Banda &amp; seven others after World Cup qualification, bronze medal at 2022 Wafcon |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805110837/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-date=5 August 2022 |access-date=12 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd September 2022, Banda lead Zambia to win dema first 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, de top women's international football tournament for national teams from Southern Africa&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=12 September 2022 |title=Double delight for Barbra Banda as Copper Queens sweep COSAFA individual awards |url=https://zambia24.com/double-delight-for-barbra-banda-as-copper-queens-sweep-cosafa-individual-awards/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambia24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Barbra Banda back 'with a bang' for Zambia after eligibility row |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/62832165 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein ten goals earn am de Golden Ball for de best player of de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot; /&gt; Insyd June 2023, na dem name Banda to de Zambian squad for de 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup insyd Australia den New Zealand after she be ruled eligible to compete by FIFA insyd December 2022.
[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
On 7 July 2023, she score two goals, wey dey include de game-winner insyd de 12th minute of injury time, against FIFA #2-ranked Germany, leading #77-ranked Zambia to an astounding 3–2 upset. Na dem name Banda Player of de Match.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women's World Cup warmup |url=https://apnews.com/article/germany-zambia-banda-popp-womens-world-cup-6670100e4a8d212a796bdad944d9c0bf |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Associated Press}}&lt;/ref&gt; Later dat month, on 31 July, Banda win player of de match insyd Zambia ein first win insyd a World Cup, a 3–1 victory over Costa Rica.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=Jul 31, 2023 |title=Visa Player of the Match: Barbra Banda |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/sxbL6dBg00Oog8l6YRbXbA |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=FIFA}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dis game Banda score Zambia ein second-ever World Cup goal, a penalty kick wich sanso be de 1,000th goal insyd Women's World Cup history.&lt;ref name=&quot;Bandaauto&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=World Cup NOW: Zambia finishes on a high note with first World Cup win |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-zambia-finishes-on-a-high-note-with-first-world-cup-win |website=FOX Sports}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 9 April 2024, she score a brace insyd a 2–0 away extra-time victory over Morocco, qualifying ein nation to de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]] by winning de home-and-away series 3–2 on aggregate.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Toufaily |first=Assile |date=9 April 2024 |title=Paris 2024 Olympics: Morocco Miss Out On Historic Qualification, Zambia Qualifies |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/assiletoufaily/2024/04/09/paris-2024-olympics-morocco-miss-out-on-historic-qualification-zambia-qualifies/ |website=Forbes}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 3 July 2024, na dem call Banda up to de Zambia squad for de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]. Although Zambia fail to advance past de group stage, na Banda be de joint second-highest goalscorer of de tournament after netting 4 goals insyd 3 games.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |title=Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda and Marta Earn Places on 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11 |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-s-barbra-banda-and-marta-earn-places-on-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11#:~:text=On%20an%20international%20stage,%20Banda,tricks%20at%20the%20Olympic%20Games. |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; 3 of ein goals combined for a hat-trick insyd Zambia ein 6–5 loss to Australia.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-07-28 |title=Australia come from behind in epic 6-5 win at 2024 Paris Olympics as Zambia's Banda sets hat trick record |url=https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/australia-come-from-behind-in-epic-6-5-win-at-2024-paris-olympics-as-zambias-banda-sets-hat-trick-record/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

November 2024 see am voted de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year after getting de most reader votes. Dis cam after ein performances insyd de 2024 Olympics, NWSL season, den NWSL playoffs, as well as she cam be de second most expensive women's signing insyd history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda be de subject of an online attack by J. K. Rowling wey imply say she be male. US Women's National Team Head Coach [[Emma Hayes]] den retired US midfielder Megan Rapinoe defend Banda.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=17 December 2024 |title=NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad- |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967730/2024/12/04/nwsl-barbra-banda-bad-faith-attacks/ |website=New York Times}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 November 2024 |title=Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jk-rowling-barbra-banda-bbc-footballer-of-the-year-award-trans-b2654651.html |website=The Independent}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 December 2024 na dem vote Banda de African Women's Footballer of de Year for 2024.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=CAFonline.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Oda work ==
After she be inspired by Zambian professional boxer Catherine Phiri, Banda start boxing around age 14&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; first as an amateur den then after never losing a bout den oda amateurs refusing to fight am, she turn professional.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2017 |title=In Zambia, women are boxing's stars |url=https://seattleglobalist.com/2017/03/22/in-zambia-women-are-boxings-stars/63745 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Seattle Globalist}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda compete insyd five professional bouts wey she win all five before opting to focus on football.&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot; /&gt;

Insyd 2021, Banda launch de Barbra Banda Foundation wich dey aim to support programs wey promote empowerment give women den girls on issues of economic inequality, gender-based violence, lack of access to equal opportunities, teenage pregnancies, den early marriages using de power of sport. De foundation co-host an annual football tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2 February 2021 |title=Barbra Banda Foundation, Annual Women's Challenge Cup Launched |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-foundation-annual-womens-challenge-cup-launched/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambian Football}}&lt;/ref&gt; On de foundation, Banda say, ''&quot;Like many, I did not come from a place of abundance and hence I understand what it means to need help and no one willing to help you. I have also experienced how much easier life gets when you have people ready to help you on your path to success.&quot;''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=4 February 2021 |title='Barbra Banda Foundation to inspire the girl-child' |url=https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708042936/https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Lusaka Sun}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda join Common Goal insyd 2019 pledging at least 1% of ein salary to a collective fund wey dey support football charities around de world.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=ntroducing our very first Zambian 🇿🇲 #CommonGoal members |url=https://www.facebook.com/CommonGoalOrg/posts/373385353301671:0?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbSfRn2jpM0xIrpnbwTyQnKDD51RfAuGld8yxD81byjtmECJcJHETQBFUT3rwswatU&amp;_rdr |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Common Goal}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Style of play ==
Banda be considered one of de best women's players insyd de world. A goal-scorer, she dey possess speed, positioning, den finishing in front of net. Banda dey note Brazilian player [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] den Portuguese men's footballer [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] as players she dey admire.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 July 2021 |title=Two hat-tricks in two games: Zambia goal machine Banda taking the Olympics by storm |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/two-hat-tricks-two-games-zambia-goal-machine-banda-olympics/190iimy8i0vi01j7j6c51incg3 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=The Sporting News}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=15 October 2024 |title=Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl82288k2po |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{{updated|match played 16 June 2026}}&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/banda-barbra/333430/|title=Barbra Banda|website=Soccerway|accessdate=19 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;
|+ Appearances den goals by club, season den competition
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Club
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Season
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|League
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Cup
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Playoffs
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total 
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[EdF Logroño|Logroño]]

|[[2018–19 Primera División (women)|2018–19]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|17||8||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||17||8
|-

|[[2019–20 Primera División (women)|2019–20]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|9||7||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||9||7
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!26!!15!!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—!!26!!15
|-
|[[Shanghai Shengli]]
|[[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|url-status=live|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011141905/https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161 |archive-date=2020-10-11 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
|[[Chinese Women's Super League]]
|13||18||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||13||18
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot;|[[Orlando Pride]]
|[[2024 Orlando Pride season|2024]]
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]]
|22||13||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||3||4||25||17
|-
|[[2025 Orlando Pride season|2025]]
|16||8||1||0|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||17||8
|-
|[[2026 Orlando Pride season|2026]]
|12||11||colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||12||11
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!49!!31!!1!!0!!3!!4!!53!!35
|-
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|Career total
!88!!64!!1!!0!!3!!4!!92!!68
|}
==Goals==
''Scores den results list ein team ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Banda goal.'' ''Every international goal wey Banda score be give Zambia.''
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ International goals by date, venue, opponent, score, result and competition
|-
! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1 || 13 September 2017 || rowspan=6| [[Barbourfields Stadium]], [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–1 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6–3 || rowspan=6| [[2017 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2 || 15 September 2017 || {{fbw|ZIM}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3  || rowspan=2| 17 September 2017 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |{{fbw|MAD}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0  || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |2–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 4  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 5  || 21 September 2017 || {{fbw|RSA}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6  || 23 September 2017 || {{fbw|KEN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 7 || rowspan=2|4 April 2018 || rowspan=2| [[National Stadium (Tanzania)|National Stadium]], [[Dar es Salaam]], [[Tanzania]] || rowspan=2|{{fbw|TAN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–2 || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–3 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| [[2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 8 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 9 || 10 June 2018 || [[Rufaro Stadium]], [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || {{fbw|ZIM}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 10  || 13 September 2018 || rowspan=5| [[Wolfson Stadium]], [[Ibhayi]], [[South Africa]] || {{fbw|LES}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–0 || rowspan=5| [[2018 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 11 || 18 September 2018 || {{fbw|MOZ}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 12 || rowspan=3|4 November 2020 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| {{fbw|LES}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1–'''0 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |8–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 13 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 14 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 15 || 28 November 2020 || [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo]], [[Santiago de Chile|Santiago]], [[Chile]] || {{fbw|CHI}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1 || rowspan=2| [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 16 || 10 April 2021 || [[Bidvest Stadium]], [[Johannesburg]], South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–3
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 17 || rowspan=3|21 July 2021 || rowspan=6| [[Q&amp;A Stadium Miyagi|Miyagi Stadium]], [[Rifu]], [[Japan]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|NED}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–3 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–10 || rowspan=6| [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2020 Summer Olympics]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 18 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–10
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 19 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–10
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 20 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |24 July 2021 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|CHN}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |4–4
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 21 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 22 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''4'''–3
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 23 || rowspan=2| 11 February 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nkoloma Stadium]], [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–0 || rowspan=2| Friendly
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 24 || align=center|'''3'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 25 || rowspan=2| 1 September 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium]], [[Gqeberha]], South Africa || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NAM}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;10&quot; | [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
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|style=&quot;text-align=center;&quot;| 26 || align=center|'''2'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 27 || rowspan=5| 4 September 2022 || rowspan=5| [[NMU Stadium]], Gqeberha, South Africa || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | {{fbw|LES}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=5 align=center| 7–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 28 || align=center|'''2'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 29 || align=center|'''4'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 30 || align=center|'''5'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 31 || align=center|'''6'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 32 || 6 September 2022 || rowspan=2| Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|SWZ}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 2–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 33 || 9 September 2022 || {{fbw|TAN}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2–1
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 34 || 11 September 2022 || Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–0 {{aet}}
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 35 || 21 February 2023 || Miracle Sports Complex, [[Alanya]], [[Turkey]] || {{fbw|UZB}} || align=center|'''4'''–0 || align=center| 4–0 || [[2023 Turkish Women's Cup]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 36 || 7 April 2023 || [[Suwon World Cup Stadium]], [[Suwon]], [[South Korea]] || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 2–5 || rowspan=4| Friendly
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 37 || 30 June 2023 || [[Tissot Arena]], [[Biel/Bienne]], [[Switzerland]] || {{fbw|SUI}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 3–3
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 38 || rowspan=2| 7 July 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer]], [[Fürth]], [[Germany]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–2
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 39 || align=center|'''3'''–2
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 40 || 31 July 2023 || [[Waikato Stadium]], [[Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]], [[New Zealand]] || {{fbw|CRC}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 3–1 || [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 41 || rowspan=2| 22 September 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Père Jégo Stadium]], [[Casablanca]], [[Morocco]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | Friendly
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 42 || align=center|'''2'''–0 
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 43 || rowspan=3| 26 September 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Moulay Hassan Stadium]], [[Rabat]], Morocco || rowspan=3| {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''3'''–1 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–2
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 44 || align=center|'''4'''–1
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 45 || align=center|'''5'''–1
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 46 || rowspan=3| 29 November 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Estádio 22 de Junho]], [[Luanda]], [[Angola]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 47 || align=center|'''3'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 48 || align=center|'''5'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 49 || 5 December 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Levy Mwanawasa Stadium]], [[Ndola]], Zambia || {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 6–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 50 || rowspan=2| 28 February 2024 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GHA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–3 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament|2024 Summer Olympic qualifiers]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 51 || align=center|'''3'''–3
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 52 || rowspan=2| 9 April 2024 || rowspan=2| Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 {{aet}}
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 53 || align=center|'''2'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 54 || rowspan=3| 28 July 2024 || rowspan=3| [[Allianz Riviera|Stade de Nice]], [[Nice]], [[France]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|AUS}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 5–6 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 55 || align=center|'''3'''–1
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 56 || align=center|'''4'''–2
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 57 || 31 July 2024 || [[Stade Geoffroy-Guichard]], [[Saint-Étienne]], France || {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–4
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 58 || 14 April 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Arena Pantanal]], [[Cuiabá]], [[Brazil]] || {{fbw|BRA}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–6 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | [[2026 FIFA Series (women's matches)|2026 FIFA Series]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 59 || 18 April 2026 || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–1 
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 60 || rowspan=4| 28 July 2026 || rowspan=4| [[Rabat Olympic Stadium]], Casablanca, Morocco || rowspan=4| {{fbw|EGY}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=4 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=5| [[2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 61 || align=center|'''3'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 62 || align=center|'''4'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 63 || align=center|'''6'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 64 || 5 August 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Al Medina Stadium]], [[Rabat]], [[Morocco]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2−1 
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== Honours ==
'''Orlando Pride'''
*[[NWSL Championship]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp&gt;{{cite web |last1=Kassouf |first1=Jeff |title=Banda the difference as Orlando Pride crowned NWSL champs |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42573434/banda-difference-orlando-pride-crowned-nwsl-champs |website=[[ESPN]] |date=23 November 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Shield]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL |date=7 October 2024 |title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax |access-date=9 October 2024 |website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Zambia'''
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]]: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=11 September 2022 |title=Zambia claim maiden HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women's Championship title |url=https://cosafa.com/en-fr-pr-zambia-claim-maiden-hollywoodbets-cosafa-womens-championship-title/ |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=COSAFA}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Individual'''
*[[Chinese Women's Super League]] Top scorer: [[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]] top scorer: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;/&gt;
*[[IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer#Women's winners|IFFHS World's Best Woman International Goal Scorer]]: 2023&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|date=2 January 2024|title=IFFHS WOMEN'S WORLD BEST INTERNATIONAL GOAL SCORER 2023|url=https://iffhs.com/en/news/iffhs-womens-world-best-international-goal-scorer-2023-3292|access-date=2 January 2024|website=IFFHS}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[BBC Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=26 November 2024 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2 December 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Best XI First Team]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=NWSL |date=18 November 2024 |title=NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime {{!}} NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-winners-of-2024-nwsl-best-xi-awards-presented-by-amazon-prime |access-date=22 November 2024 |publisher=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp /&gt;
*[[FIFPRO World 11#FIFPRO Women's World 11|FIFPRO Women's World 11]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Who is in the 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11? {{!}} Aitana Bonmati, Barbra Banda &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/supporting-players/player-influence/world11/who-is-in-the-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11 |date=9 December 2024 |access-date=9 December 2024 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt; 2025&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=2025 FIFPRO World 11 winners revealed {{!}} Bellingham, Bonmati, Banda, Dembele, Palmer &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/articles/2025/11/2025-fifpro-world-11-winners-revealed |access-date=5 May 2025 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[African Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |website=CAF Online |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco/ |access-date=16 December 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[CAF Team of the Year|CAF Team of the Year Women's XI]]: [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI|2023]],&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=11 December 2023|title=Osimhen, Oshoala named African Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year at the CAF Awards 2023|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/osimhen-oshoala-named-african-men-s-and-women-s-player-of-the-year-at-the-caf-awards-2023/|access-date=12 December 2023|website=CAF}}&lt;/ref&gt; [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI 2|2024]]

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[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
'''Barbra Banda''' (born 20 March 2000) be a Zambian professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride den dey captain de Zambia national team.

Banda be widely considered one of de top women's players insyd de world. She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic football history, having scored three hat tricks at two Olympic Games. She lead Zambia to win de 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, earning de Golden Ball plus ten goals. Insyd 2024, she be named African Women's Footballer of de Year, BBC Women's Footballer of de Year den to de FIFPRO Women's World 11.

Insyd 2024, Banda sign plus de Pride for de second-highest transfer fee insyd women's football history at de time. Insyd ein first season insyd de NWSL, she lead de Pride to de NWSL Shield, 2024 NWSL Championship, wey na dem name am de NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player.

== Early life ==
Dem born Banda insyd Lusaka, de Zambian capital. She begin dey play football around de age of seven playing on de streets.&lt;ref name=&quot;bbc-boxer-1118&quot;&gt;{{cite news |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda: The striker who is also a boxer|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/africa/46234822|access-date=8 July 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Barbra Banda: &quot;We have something within us&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/barbra-banda-we-have-something-within-us |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=Olympics.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda be inspired by ein poppie wey play football wey go encourage am to practise.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot;&gt;{{cite web |title=Ronaldo-inspired Zambian striker Barbra Banda: &quot;I want to leave my mark in women's football.&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/ronaldo-inspired-zambia-striker-barbra-banda |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=International Olympic Committee}}&lt;/ref&gt; She play plus boys as de academy she attend no get a girls team.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot;&gt;{{cite web |date=1 September 2020 |title=Ex-boxer Banda packing a punch for Shanghai |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/01/WS5f4da11ea310675eafc56ad1.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=China Daily}}&lt;/ref&gt; After ein parents cam be concerned dat na ein focus on de sport dey interfere plus schooling, she sometimes go sneak out den &quot;throw dem (boots) out de window, then go out de door, wey na dem think maybe she just dey go outsyd, den then I go round to get dem.&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt;

== Club career ==

=== EDF Logroño, 2018–2020 ===
Banda sign plus Spanish first division club EDF Logroño insyd October 2018 becoming de first woman Zambian footballer to play insyd Europe.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; She score 16 goals insyd 28 matches plus de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Shanghai Shengli, 2020–2023 ===
Insyd January 2020, Banda sign plus Chinese Super League club [[:zh:上海农商银行女子足球队|Shanghai Shengli]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Barbra Banda isn’t waiting around&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=23 July 2021 |title=Barbra Banda isn't waiting around |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/07/23/barbra-banda-zambia-hat-trick-olympics-netherlands-analysis-profile/ |access-date=24 July 2021 |website=The Equalizer}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score insyd de 23rd minute of give debut give de club on 23 August.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt; Banda go on to score 18 goals insyd 13 league matches to emerge as de 2020 Chinese Women's Super League Golden Boot winner for most goals scored insyd de league.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahmadu |first=Samuel |date=11 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda emerges as Chinese Women's Super League top scorer |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/barbra-banda-emerges-as-chinese-womens-super-league-top/hibtstug5v4c166b59xfntbbc |access-date=2021-08-08 |website=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Mubanga Jnr |first=Aaron |date=12 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda wins golden boot in her first season in China |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022151531/https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |archive-date=22 October 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=Zambianfootball.co.zm}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Orlando Pride, 2024–present ===
[[File:NC_Courage_vs_Orlando_Pride_(Jun_2024)_057.jpg|alt=Banda in a match against the North Carolina Courage, June 2024|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda insyd a match against de North Carolina Courage, June 2024]]
On 7 March 2024, de National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride announce say dem sign Banda to a four-year contract thru de 2027 season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride acquires Zambian International Barbra Banda, signing forward to four-year deal |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-acquires-zambian-international-barbra-banda |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=orlandocitysc.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Dem transfer am for a $740,000 fee, na de transaction be de second-highest insyd women's football history at de time.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2024-03-05 |title=Source: Orlando Pride acquire Barbra Banda for $740,000 fee, second largest in world history – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/03/05/source-orlando-pride-acquire-barbra-banda-740000-transfer-fee-second-largest-world-history-nwsl-salary/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda make ein club debut off de bench insyd a 1–0 win over de San Diego Wave on 19 April.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/match-report-orlando-pride-remains-unbeaten-with-1-0-win-over-san-diego-wave-fc|title=Match Report: Orlando Pride remains unbeaten with 1-0 win over San Diego Wave FC|date=2024-04-19|publisher=[[Orlando Pride]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; She make an impressive first start on 26 April, insyd wich she assist, score, den draw a penalty insyd a 3–2 away win over de Washington Spirit.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-pride-win-washington-spirit/60623149|last=Gramajo|first=Mike|title=Orlando Pride continues unbeaten start to season with win at Washington Spirit|date=2024-04-27|publisher=[[WESH]]|access-date=2024-04-27}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda score eight goals insyd ein first seven games, tying [[Sophia Wilson|Sophia Smith]] for de Golden Boot lead.&lt;ref name=&quot;E524&quot;&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40213457/orlando-sets-nwsl-record-8th-straight-win-banda-brace|title=Orlando sets NWSL record with 8th straight win behind Banda brace|first=Jeff|last=Kassouf|date=2024-05-24|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=2024-05-25}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na dem name am NWSL Player of de Month for May plus seven goals insyd five games, wey dey include three braces.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-named-may-player-of-the-month-presented-by-ea-sports|title=Orlando Pride Forward Barbra Banda Named May Player of the Month, Presented by EA Sports|date=2024-06-06|publisher=[[National Women's Soccer League]]|access-date=2024-06-06}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 7 July she score ein 12th goal of de season to open a battle between de league ein last two undefeated teams, de Orlando Pride den de Kansas City Current, wich end as a 2–1 win for de Pride.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/soccer/kc-current/article285969546.html|title=Undefeated no more: Kansas City Current suffers first loss of NWSL season to Orlando|last=Sperry|first=Daniel|date=2024-07-07|newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; Orlando win de 2024 NWSL Shield after finishing de regular season insyd first place, collecting de first trophy insyd club history.&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield2&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL|date=7 October 2024|title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax|access-date=9 October 2024|website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda ein 13 goals insyd de season be second insyd de league only to Kansas City ein record-setting scorer Temwa Chawinga.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://equalizersoccer.com/quick-update/temwa-chawinga-wins-2024-nwsl-golden-boot/|title=Temwa Chawinga wins 2024 NWSL Golden Boot|date=2024-11-03|website=The Equalizer|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 8 November, insyd de first round of de 2024 NWSL Playoffs, Banda score two times insyd a 4–1 win over de Chicago Red Stars.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/pride-red-stars-score-b89ebd1d4ad4bcca9a2777421eb42fe7|title=Orlando Pride advance to NWSL semifinals with a 4-1 victory over Chicago Red Stars|date=2024-11-08|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd de semifinals, she score Orlando ein second goal wey [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] assist am for de third insyd Orlando ein 3–2 win against de Kansas City Current.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://themaneland.com/2024/11/17/orlando-pride-vs-kansas-city-current-final-score-3-2-as-pride-advance-to-nwsl-championship/|title=Orlando Pride vs. Kansas City Current: Final Score 3-2 as Pride Advance to NWSL Championship|last=Rollins|first=Sean|date=2024-11-17|website=The Mane Land|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda score de lone goal of de NWSL Championship Final on 23 November, threading de ball past Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury at close range to secure a 1–0 victory. Na dem name am de championship ein MVP.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/soccer/kc-current/article296053114.html|title=Barbra Banda leads Orlando Pride to NWSL championship at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City|date=2024-11-23|last=Sperry|first=Daniel|newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/pride-spirit-score-59015d9ab0f9838244e284ab9ba339e3|title=Barbra Banda's goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title|date=2024-11-24|last=Osen|first=Avery|access-date=2024-11-26|publisher=[[Associated Press]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda ein performance thru out de 2024 NWSL season lead to am being named to de NWSL Best XI, dem nominate am for de Ballon d'Or den NWSL MVP, wey dem vote am de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year.&lt;ref name=&quot;BBC24&quot;&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3e8d344vndo|title=Who is BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Banda?|date=2024-11-26|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/nwsl-reveals-2024-individual-awards-finalists-mvp-rookie-of-the-year/|title=NWSL Reveals 2024 Individual Awards Finalists|date=2024-11-14|website=[[Just Women's Sports]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd de 2025 season, Banda set an NWSL record for de fastest hat trick, scoring three against de Utah Royals insyd de first 38 minutes.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=24 May 2025 |title=Barbra Banda scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/breaking-news/article/barbra-banda-scores-fastest-hat-trick-in-nwsl-history-024642516.html |website=[[Yahoo Sports]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 August 2025, she suffer a hip adductor injury insyd a match against Kansas City, ruling am out for de remainder of de 2025 regular season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=2025-08-23 |title=Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda sidelined for season; 2024 NWSL Championship MVP injures hip adductor |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-sidelined-for-season-2024-nwsl-championship-mvp-injures-hip-adductor/ |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda return to de field at de start of de 2026 season wey na dem name am to de March NWSL Team of de Month after netting three goals insyd ein first three games back in action.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |date=2026-04-03 |title=NWSL Announces March Best XI of the Month, Presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-march-best-xi-of-the-month-presented-by-amazon-prime-x7868 |access-date=2026-04-03 |website= |publisher=[[NWSL]] |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== International career ==

=== Junior ===
Banda represent de Zambia women's national under-17 football team insyd de 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She turn 14 during de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Senior ===
On 6 March 2016, Banda make ein senior team debut insyd a 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Namibia.

Banda captain de Zambian squad at de 2020 Olympics insyd Tokyo, de first time Zambia compete at de international tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;france24-0820&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Barbra Banda: Zambian woman footballer packing a punch in China |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200827-barbra-banda-zambian-woman-footballer-packing-a-punch-in-china |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=France24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda one to watch after stellar Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/tokyo-2020-barbra-banda-stakes-claim-to-future-despite-zambias-exit/a-58661670 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=DW}}&lt;/ref&gt; During de team ein first group stage match, Banda score a hat trick against de Netherlands. De match end 3–10, de worst ever loss for de Zambia women's national football team den de highest-scoring women's football match insyd Olympics history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Ryan |date=21 July 2021 |title=Netherlands women's soccer blows out Zambia in historic win to open Olympics |url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/netherlands-womens-soccer-blows-out-zambia-in-historic-opening-win-134223836.html |access-date=21 July 2021 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dema second group match, Banda score anoda hat trick against China wey de match end insyd a 4–4 draw. She cam be de first woman footballer insyd Olympic history to score back-to-back hat tricks den de first to score two hat tricks insyd one tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=China PR 4–4 Zambia |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065436 |website=Fifa.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic history.&lt;ref name=&quot;espn-072421&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda on breaking Olympic record: I aim to become best in world |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619357/zambias-barbra-banda-breaking-olympic-record-aim-become-best-world |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=ESPN}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Nightmare for Germany! World Cup favourites suffer shock warm-up friendly defeat to 77th-ranked Zambia with Barbra Banda netting stunning 102nd-minute winner |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/germany-world-cup-favourites-friendly-defeat-zambia-barbra-banda/blt36795973f2bdba37 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 6 July 2022, Banda den three teammates, wey dey include striker [[Racheal Kundananji]], be ruled ineligible to compete give Zambia insyd de World Cup-qualifying tournament, Africa Cup of Nations, after a gender verification test find say dema natural testosterone levels be above those dem allow by de Confederation of African Football, wich get stricter gender verification rules dan de Olympics.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=July 9, 2023 |title=Women's World Cup 2023 team guides part 12: Zambia |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/09/womens-world-cup-2023-team-guides-part-12-zambia |access-date=12 July 2023 |website=The Guardian}}&lt;/ref&gt; De ruling spark significant controversy, wey Human Rights Watch&amp;nbsp;describe am as a &quot;clear violation&quot; of ein human rights.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Zambian Woman Footballer Sex Tested Because FIFA Allows It |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/07/13/zambian-woman-footballer-sex-tested-because-fifa-allows-it |website=Hrw.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd August 2022, following Zambia ein third-place finish at de tournament (den despite Banda no be able to compete), na she den seven of ein teammates be promoted by de Zambian Army. Na dem give Banda de rank of sergeant, de highest among de group.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Omotto |first=Joel |date=5 August 2022 |title=Zambia military promotes Banda &amp; seven others after World Cup qualification, bronze medal at 2022 Wafcon |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805110837/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-date=5 August 2022 |access-date=12 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd September 2022, Banda lead Zambia to win dema first 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, de top women's international football tournament for national teams from Southern Africa&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=12 September 2022 |title=Double delight for Barbra Banda as Copper Queens sweep COSAFA individual awards |url=https://zambia24.com/double-delight-for-barbra-banda-as-copper-queens-sweep-cosafa-individual-awards/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambia24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Barbra Banda back 'with a bang' for Zambia after eligibility row |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/62832165 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein ten goals earn am de Golden Ball for de best player of de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot; /&gt; Insyd June 2023, na dem name Banda to de Zambian squad for de 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup insyd Australia den New Zealand after she be ruled eligible to compete by FIFA insyd December 2022.
[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
On 7 July 2023, she score two goals, wey dey include de game-winner insyd de 12th minute of injury time, against FIFA #2-ranked Germany, leading #77-ranked Zambia to an astounding 3–2 upset. Na dem name Banda Player of de Match.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women's World Cup warmup |url=https://apnews.com/article/germany-zambia-banda-popp-womens-world-cup-6670100e4a8d212a796bdad944d9c0bf |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Associated Press}}&lt;/ref&gt; Later dat month, on 31 July, Banda win player of de match insyd Zambia ein first win insyd a World Cup, a 3–1 victory over Costa Rica.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=Jul 31, 2023 |title=Visa Player of the Match: Barbra Banda |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/sxbL6dBg00Oog8l6YRbXbA |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=FIFA}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dis game Banda score Zambia ein second-ever World Cup goal, a penalty kick wich sanso be de 1,000th goal insyd Women's World Cup history.&lt;ref name=&quot;Bandaauto&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=World Cup NOW: Zambia finishes on a high note with first World Cup win |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-zambia-finishes-on-a-high-note-with-first-world-cup-win |website=FOX Sports}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 9 April 2024, she score a brace insyd a 2–0 away extra-time victory over Morocco, qualifying ein nation to de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]] by winning de home-and-away series 3–2 on aggregate.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Toufaily |first=Assile |date=9 April 2024 |title=Paris 2024 Olympics: Morocco Miss Out On Historic Qualification, Zambia Qualifies |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/assiletoufaily/2024/04/09/paris-2024-olympics-morocco-miss-out-on-historic-qualification-zambia-qualifies/ |website=Forbes}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 3 July 2024, na dem call Banda up to de Zambia squad for de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]. Although Zambia fail to advance past de group stage, na Banda be de joint second-highest goalscorer of de tournament after netting 4 goals insyd 3 games.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |title=Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda and Marta Earn Places on 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11 |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-s-barbra-banda-and-marta-earn-places-on-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11#:~:text=On%20an%20international%20stage,%20Banda,tricks%20at%20the%20Olympic%20Games. |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; 3 of ein goals combined for a hat-trick insyd Zambia ein 6–5 loss to Australia.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-07-28 |title=Australia come from behind in epic 6-5 win at 2024 Paris Olympics as Zambia's Banda sets hat trick record |url=https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/australia-come-from-behind-in-epic-6-5-win-at-2024-paris-olympics-as-zambias-banda-sets-hat-trick-record/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

November 2024 see am voted de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year after getting de most reader votes. Dis cam after ein performances insyd de 2024 Olympics, NWSL season, den NWSL playoffs, as well as she cam be de second most expensive women's signing insyd history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda be de subject of an online attack by J. K. Rowling wey imply say she be male. US Women's National Team Head Coach [[Emma Hayes]] den retired US midfielder Megan Rapinoe defend Banda.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=17 December 2024 |title=NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad- |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967730/2024/12/04/nwsl-barbra-banda-bad-faith-attacks/ |website=New York Times}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 November 2024 |title=Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jk-rowling-barbra-banda-bbc-footballer-of-the-year-award-trans-b2654651.html |website=The Independent}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 December 2024 na dem vote Banda de African Women's Footballer of de Year for 2024.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=CAFonline.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Oda work ==
After she be inspired by Zambian professional boxer Catherine Phiri, Banda start boxing around age 14&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; first as an amateur den then after never losing a bout den oda amateurs refusing to fight am, she turn professional.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2017 |title=In Zambia, women are boxing's stars |url=https://seattleglobalist.com/2017/03/22/in-zambia-women-are-boxings-stars/63745 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Seattle Globalist}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda compete insyd five professional bouts wey she win all five before opting to focus on football.&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot; /&gt;

Insyd 2021, Banda launch de Barbra Banda Foundation wich dey aim to support programs wey promote empowerment give women den girls on issues of economic inequality, gender-based violence, lack of access to equal opportunities, teenage pregnancies, den early marriages using de power of sport. De foundation co-host an annual football tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2 February 2021 |title=Barbra Banda Foundation, Annual Women's Challenge Cup Launched |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-foundation-annual-womens-challenge-cup-launched/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambian Football}}&lt;/ref&gt; On de foundation, Banda say, ''&quot;Like many, I did not come from a place of abundance and hence I understand what it means to need help and no one willing to help you. I have also experienced how much easier life gets when you have people ready to help you on your path to success.&quot;''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=4 February 2021 |title='Barbra Banda Foundation to inspire the girl-child' |url=https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708042936/https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Lusaka Sun}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda join Common Goal insyd 2019 pledging at least 1% of ein salary to a collective fund wey dey support football charities around de world.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=ntroducing our very first Zambian 🇿🇲 #CommonGoal members |url=https://www.facebook.com/CommonGoalOrg/posts/373385353301671:0?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbSfRn2jpM0xIrpnbwTyQnKDD51RfAuGld8yxD81byjtmECJcJHETQBFUT3rwswatU&amp;_rdr |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Common Goal}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Style of play ==
Banda be considered one of de best women's players insyd de world. A goal-scorer, she dey possess speed, positioning, den finishing in front of net. Banda dey note Brazilian player [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] den Portuguese men's footballer [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] as players she dey admire.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 July 2021 |title=Two hat-tricks in two games: Zambia goal machine Banda taking the Olympics by storm |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/two-hat-tricks-two-games-zambia-goal-machine-banda-olympics/190iimy8i0vi01j7j6c51incg3 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=The Sporting News}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=15 October 2024 |title=Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl82288k2po |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{{updated|match played 16 June 2026}}&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/banda-barbra/333430/|title=Barbra Banda|website=Soccerway|accessdate=19 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;
|+ Appearances den goals by club, season den competition
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Club
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Season
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|League
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Cup
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Playoffs
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total 
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[EdF Logroño|Logroño]]

|[[2018–19 Primera División (women)|2018–19]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|17||8||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||17||8
|-

|[[2019–20 Primera División (women)|2019–20]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|9||7||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||9||7
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!26!!15!!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—!!26!!15
|-
|[[Shanghai Shengli]]
|[[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|url-status=live|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011141905/https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161 |archive-date=2020-10-11 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
|[[Chinese Women's Super League]]
|13||18||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||13||18
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot;|[[Orlando Pride]]
|[[2024 Orlando Pride season|2024]]
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]]
|22||13||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||3||4||25||17
|-
|[[2025 Orlando Pride season|2025]]
|16||8||1||0|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||17||8
|-
|[[2026 Orlando Pride season|2026]]
|12||11||colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||12||11
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!49!!31!!1!!0!!3!!4!!53!!35
|-
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|Career total
!88!!64!!1!!0!!3!!4!!92!!68
|}
==Goals==
''Scores den results list ein team ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Banda goal.'' ''Every international goal wey Banda score be give Zambia.''
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ International goals by date, venue, opponent, score, result and competition
|-
! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1 || 13 September 2017 || rowspan=6| [[Barbourfields Stadium]], [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–1 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6–3 || rowspan=6| [[2017 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2 || 15 September 2017 || {{fbw|ZIM}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3  || rowspan=2| 17 September 2017 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |{{fbw|MAD}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0  || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |2–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 4  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 5  || 21 September 2017 || {{fbw|RSA}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6  || 23 September 2017 || {{fbw|KEN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 7 || rowspan=2|4 April 2018 || rowspan=2| [[National Stadium (Tanzania)|National Stadium]], [[Dar es Salaam]], [[Tanzania]] || rowspan=2|{{fbw|TAN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–2 || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–3 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| [[2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 8 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 9 || 10 June 2018 || [[Rufaro Stadium]], [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || {{fbw|ZIM}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 10  || 13 September 2018 || rowspan=5| [[Wolfson Stadium]], [[Ibhayi]], [[South Africa]] || {{fbw|LES}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–0 || rowspan=5| [[2018 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 11 || 18 September 2018 || {{fbw|MOZ}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 12 || rowspan=3|4 November 2020 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| {{fbw|LES}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1–'''0 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |8–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 13 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 14 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 15 || 28 November 2020 || [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo]], [[Santiago de Chile|Santiago]], [[Chile]] || {{fbw|CHI}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1 || rowspan=2| [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 16 || 10 April 2021 || [[Bidvest Stadium]], [[Johannesburg]], South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 17 || rowspan=3|21 July 2021 || rowspan=6| [[Q&amp;A Stadium Miyagi|Miyagi Stadium]], [[Rifu]], [[Japan]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|NED}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–3 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–10 || rowspan=6| [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2020 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 18 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 19 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 20 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |24 July 2021 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|CHN}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |4–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 21 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 22 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''4'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 23 || rowspan=2| 11 February 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nkoloma Stadium]], [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–0 || rowspan=2| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 24 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 25 || rowspan=2| 1 September 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium]], [[Gqeberha]], South Africa || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NAM}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;10&quot; | [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align=center;&quot;| 26 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 27 || rowspan=5| 4 September 2022 || rowspan=5| [[NMU Stadium]], Gqeberha, South Africa || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | {{fbw|LES}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=5 align=center| 7–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 28 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 29 || align=center|'''4'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 30 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 31 || align=center|'''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 32 || 6 September 2022 || rowspan=2| Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|SWZ}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 2–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 33 || 9 September 2022 || {{fbw|TAN}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 34 || 11 September 2022 || Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 35 || 21 February 2023 || Miracle Sports Complex, [[Alanya]], [[Turkey]] || {{fbw|UZB}} || align=center|'''4'''–0 || align=center| 4–0 || [[2023 Turkish Women's Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 36 || 7 April 2023 || [[Suwon World Cup Stadium]], [[Suwon]], [[South Korea]] || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 2–5 || rowspan=4| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 37 || 30 June 2023 || [[Tissot Arena]], [[Biel/Bienne]], [[Switzerland]] || {{fbw|SUI}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 38 || rowspan=2| 7 July 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer]], [[Fürth]], [[Germany]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 39 || align=center|'''3'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 40 || 31 July 2023 || [[Waikato Stadium]], [[Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]], [[New Zealand]] || {{fbw|CRC}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 3–1 || [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 41 || rowspan=2| 22 September 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Père Jégo Stadium]], [[Casablanca]], [[Morocco]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 42 || align=center|'''2'''–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 43 || rowspan=3| 26 September 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Moulay Hassan Stadium]], [[Rabat]], Morocco || rowspan=3| {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''3'''–1 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 44 || align=center|'''4'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 45 || align=center|'''5'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 46 || rowspan=3| 29 November 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Estádio 22 de Junho]], [[Luanda]], [[Angola]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 47 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 48 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 49 || 5 December 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Levy Mwanawasa Stadium]], [[Ndola]], Zambia || {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 6–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 50 || rowspan=2| 28 February 2024 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GHA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–3 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament|2024 Summer Olympic qualifiers]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 51 || align=center|'''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 52 || rowspan=2| 9 April 2024 || rowspan=2| Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 53 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 54 || rowspan=3| 28 July 2024 || rowspan=3| [[Allianz Riviera|Stade de Nice]], [[Nice]], [[France]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|AUS}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 5–6 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 55 || align=center|'''3'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 56 || align=center|'''4'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 57 || 31 July 2024 || [[Stade Geoffroy-Guichard]], [[Saint-Étienne]], France || {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 58 || 14 April 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Arena Pantanal]], [[Cuiabá]], [[Brazil]] || {{fbw|BRA}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–6 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | [[2026 FIFA Series (women's matches)|2026 FIFA Series]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 59 || 18 April 2026 || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 60 || rowspan=4| 28 July 2026 || rowspan=4| [[Rabat Olympic Stadium]], Casablanca, Morocco || rowspan=4| {{fbw|EGY}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=4 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=5| [[2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 61 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 62 || align=center|'''4'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 63 || align=center|'''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 64 || 5 August 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Al Medina Stadium]], [[Rabat]], [[Morocco]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2−1 
|}
== Honours ==
'''Orlando Pride'''
*[[NWSL Championship]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp&gt;{{cite web |last1=Kassouf |first1=Jeff |title=Banda the difference as Orlando Pride crowned NWSL champs |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42573434/banda-difference-orlando-pride-crowned-nwsl-champs |website=[[ESPN]] |date=23 November 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Shield]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL |date=7 October 2024 |title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax |access-date=9 October 2024 |website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Zambia'''
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]]: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=11 September 2022 |title=Zambia claim maiden HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women's Championship title |url=https://cosafa.com/en-fr-pr-zambia-claim-maiden-hollywoodbets-cosafa-womens-championship-title/ |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=COSAFA}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Individual'''
*[[Chinese Women's Super League]] Top scorer: [[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]] top scorer: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;/&gt;
*[[IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer#Women's winners|IFFHS World's Best Woman International Goal Scorer]]: 2023&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|date=2 January 2024|title=IFFHS WOMEN'S WORLD BEST INTERNATIONAL GOAL SCORER 2023|url=https://iffhs.com/en/news/iffhs-womens-world-best-international-goal-scorer-2023-3292|access-date=2 January 2024|website=IFFHS}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[BBC Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=26 November 2024 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2 December 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Best XI First Team]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=NWSL |date=18 November 2024 |title=NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime {{!}} NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-winners-of-2024-nwsl-best-xi-awards-presented-by-amazon-prime |access-date=22 November 2024 |publisher=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp /&gt;
*[[FIFPRO World 11#FIFPRO Women's World 11|FIFPRO Women's World 11]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Who is in the 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11? {{!}} Aitana Bonmati, Barbra Banda &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/supporting-players/player-influence/world11/who-is-in-the-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11 |date=9 December 2024 |access-date=9 December 2024 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt; 2025&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=2025 FIFPRO World 11 winners revealed {{!}} Bellingham, Bonmati, Banda, Dembele, Palmer &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/articles/2025/11/2025-fifpro-world-11-winners-revealed |access-date=5 May 2025 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[African Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |website=CAF Online |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco/ |access-date=16 December 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[CAF Team of the Year|CAF Team of the Year Women's XI]]: [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI|2023]],&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=11 December 2023|title=Osimhen, Oshoala named African Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year at the CAF Awards 2023|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/osimhen-oshoala-named-african-men-s-and-women-s-player-of-the-year-at-the-caf-awards-2023/|access-date=12 December 2023|website=CAF}}&lt;/ref&gt; [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI 2|2024]]

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[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
'''Barbra Banda''' (born 20 March 2000) be a Zambian professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride den dey captain de Zambia national team.

Banda be widely considered one of de top women's players insyd de world. She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic football history, having scored three hat tricks at two Olympic Games. She lead Zambia to win de 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, earning de Golden Ball plus ten goals. Insyd 2024, she be named African Women's Footballer of de Year, BBC Women's Footballer of de Year den to de FIFPRO Women's World 11.

Insyd 2024, Banda sign plus de Pride for de second-highest transfer fee insyd women's football history at de time. Insyd ein first season insyd de NWSL, she lead de Pride to de NWSL Shield, 2024 NWSL Championship, wey na dem name am de NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player.

== Early life ==
Dem born Banda insyd Lusaka, de Zambian capital. She begin dey play football around de age of seven playing on de streets.&lt;ref name=&quot;bbc-boxer-1118&quot;&gt;{{cite news |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda: The striker who is also a boxer|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/africa/46234822|access-date=8 July 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Barbra Banda: &quot;We have something within us&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/barbra-banda-we-have-something-within-us |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=Olympics.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda be inspired by ein poppie wey play football wey go encourage am to practise.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot;&gt;{{cite web |title=Ronaldo-inspired Zambian striker Barbra Banda: &quot;I want to leave my mark in women's football.&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/ronaldo-inspired-zambia-striker-barbra-banda |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=International Olympic Committee}}&lt;/ref&gt; She play plus boys as de academy she attend no get a girls team.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot;&gt;{{cite web |date=1 September 2020 |title=Ex-boxer Banda packing a punch for Shanghai |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/01/WS5f4da11ea310675eafc56ad1.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=China Daily}}&lt;/ref&gt; After ein parents cam be concerned dat na ein focus on de sport dey interfere plus schooling, she sometimes go sneak out den &quot;throw dem (boots) out de window, then go out de door, wey na dem think maybe she just dey go outsyd, den then I go round to get dem.&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt;

== Club career ==

=== EDF Logroño, 2018–2020 ===
Banda sign plus Spanish first division club EDF Logroño insyd October 2018 becoming de first woman Zambian footballer to play insyd Europe.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; She score 16 goals insyd 28 matches plus de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Shanghai Shengli, 2020–2023 ===
Insyd January 2020, Banda sign plus Chinese Super League club [[:zh:上海农商银行女子足球队|Shanghai Shengli]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Barbra Banda isn’t waiting around&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=23 July 2021 |title=Barbra Banda isn't waiting around |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/07/23/barbra-banda-zambia-hat-trick-olympics-netherlands-analysis-profile/ |access-date=24 July 2021 |website=The Equalizer}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score insyd de 23rd minute of give debut give de club on 23 August.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt; Banda go on to score 18 goals insyd 13 league matches to emerge as de 2020 Chinese Women's Super League Golden Boot winner for most goals scored insyd de league.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahmadu |first=Samuel |date=11 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda emerges as Chinese Women's Super League top scorer |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/barbra-banda-emerges-as-chinese-womens-super-league-top/hibtstug5v4c166b59xfntbbc |access-date=2021-08-08 |website=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Mubanga Jnr |first=Aaron |date=12 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda wins golden boot in her first season in China |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022151531/https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |archive-date=22 October 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=Zambianfootball.co.zm}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Orlando Pride, 2024–present ===
[[File:NC_Courage_vs_Orlando_Pride_(Jun_2024)_057.jpg|alt=Banda in a match against the North Carolina Courage, June 2024|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda insyd a match against de North Carolina Courage, June 2024]]
On 7 March 2024, de National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride announce say dem sign Banda to a four-year contract thru de 2027 season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride acquires Zambian International Barbra Banda, signing forward to four-year deal |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-acquires-zambian-international-barbra-banda |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=orlandocitysc.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Dem transfer am for a $740,000 fee, na de transaction be de second-highest insyd women's football history at de time.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2024-03-05 |title=Source: Orlando Pride acquire Barbra Banda for $740,000 fee, second largest in world history – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/03/05/source-orlando-pride-acquire-barbra-banda-740000-transfer-fee-second-largest-world-history-nwsl-salary/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda make ein club debut off de bench insyd a 1–0 win over de San Diego Wave on 19 April.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/match-report-orlando-pride-remains-unbeaten-with-1-0-win-over-san-diego-wave-fc|title=Match Report: Orlando Pride remains unbeaten with 1-0 win over San Diego Wave FC|date=2024-04-19|publisher=[[Orlando Pride]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; She make an impressive first start on 26 April, insyd wich she assist, score, den draw a penalty insyd a 3–2 away win over de Washington Spirit.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-pride-win-washington-spirit/60623149|last=Gramajo|first=Mike|title=Orlando Pride continues unbeaten start to season with win at Washington Spirit|date=2024-04-27|publisher=[[WESH]]|access-date=2024-04-27}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda score eight goals insyd ein first seven games, tying [[Sophia Wilson|Sophia Smith]] for de Golden Boot lead.&lt;ref name=&quot;E524&quot;&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40213457/orlando-sets-nwsl-record-8th-straight-win-banda-brace|title=Orlando sets NWSL record with 8th straight win behind Banda brace|first=Jeff|last=Kassouf|date=2024-05-24|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=2024-05-25}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na dem name am NWSL Player of de Month for May plus seven goals insyd five games, wey dey include three braces.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-named-may-player-of-the-month-presented-by-ea-sports|title=Orlando Pride Forward Barbra Banda Named May Player of the Month, Presented by EA Sports|date=2024-06-06|publisher=[[National Women's Soccer League]]|access-date=2024-06-06}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 7 July she score ein 12th goal of de season to open a battle between de league ein last two undefeated teams, de Orlando Pride den de Kansas City Current, wich end as a 2–1 win for de Pride.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/soccer/kc-current/article285969546.html|title=Undefeated no more: Kansas City Current suffers first loss of NWSL season to Orlando|last=Sperry|first=Daniel|date=2024-07-07|newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; Orlando win de 2024 NWSL Shield after finishing de regular season insyd first place, collecting de first trophy insyd club history.&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield2&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL|date=7 October 2024|title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax|access-date=9 October 2024|website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda ein 13 goals insyd de season be second insyd de league only to Kansas City ein record-setting scorer Temwa Chawinga.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://equalizersoccer.com/quick-update/temwa-chawinga-wins-2024-nwsl-golden-boot/|title=Temwa Chawinga wins 2024 NWSL Golden Boot|date=2024-11-03|website=The Equalizer|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 8 November, insyd de first round of de 2024 NWSL Playoffs, Banda score two times insyd a 4–1 win over de Chicago Red Stars.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/pride-red-stars-score-b89ebd1d4ad4bcca9a2777421eb42fe7|title=Orlando Pride advance to NWSL semifinals with a 4-1 victory over Chicago Red Stars|date=2024-11-08|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd de semifinals, she score Orlando ein second goal wey [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] assist am for de third insyd Orlando ein 3–2 win against de Kansas City Current.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://themaneland.com/2024/11/17/orlando-pride-vs-kansas-city-current-final-score-3-2-as-pride-advance-to-nwsl-championship/|title=Orlando Pride vs. Kansas City Current: Final Score 3-2 as Pride Advance to NWSL Championship|last=Rollins|first=Sean|date=2024-11-17|website=The Mane Land|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda score de lone goal of de NWSL Championship Final on 23 November, threading de ball past Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury at close range to secure a 1–0 victory. Na dem name am de championship ein MVP.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/soccer/kc-current/article296053114.html|title=Barbra Banda leads Orlando Pride to NWSL championship at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City|date=2024-11-23|last=Sperry|first=Daniel|newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/pride-spirit-score-59015d9ab0f9838244e284ab9ba339e3|title=Barbra Banda's goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title|date=2024-11-24|last=Osen|first=Avery|access-date=2024-11-26|publisher=[[Associated Press]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda ein performance thru out de 2024 NWSL season lead to am being named to de NWSL Best XI, dem nominate am for de Ballon d'Or den NWSL MVP, wey dem vote am de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year.&lt;ref name=&quot;BBC24&quot;&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3e8d344vndo|title=Who is BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Banda?|date=2024-11-26|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/nwsl-reveals-2024-individual-awards-finalists-mvp-rookie-of-the-year/|title=NWSL Reveals 2024 Individual Awards Finalists|date=2024-11-14|website=[[Just Women's Sports]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd de 2025 season, Banda set an NWSL record for de fastest hat trick, scoring three against de Utah Royals insyd de first 38 minutes.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=24 May 2025 |title=Barbra Banda scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/breaking-news/article/barbra-banda-scores-fastest-hat-trick-in-nwsl-history-024642516.html |website=[[Yahoo Sports]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 August 2025, she suffer a hip adductor injury insyd a match against Kansas City, ruling am out for de remainder of de 2025 regular season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=2025-08-23 |title=Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda sidelined for season; 2024 NWSL Championship MVP injures hip adductor |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-sidelined-for-season-2024-nwsl-championship-mvp-injures-hip-adductor/ |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda return to de field at de start of de 2026 season wey na dem name am to de March NWSL Team of de Month after netting three goals insyd ein first three games back in action.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |date=2026-04-03 |title=NWSL Announces March Best XI of the Month, Presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-march-best-xi-of-the-month-presented-by-amazon-prime-x7868 |access-date=2026-04-03 |website= |publisher=[[NWSL]] |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== International career ==

=== Junior ===
Banda represent de Zambia women's national under-17 football team insyd de 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She turn 14 during de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Senior ===
On 6 March 2016, Banda make ein senior team debut insyd a 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Namibia.

Banda captain de Zambian squad at de 2020 Olympics insyd Tokyo, de first time Zambia compete at de international tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;france24-0820&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Barbra Banda: Zambian woman footballer packing a punch in China |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200827-barbra-banda-zambian-woman-footballer-packing-a-punch-in-china |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=France24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda one to watch after stellar Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/tokyo-2020-barbra-banda-stakes-claim-to-future-despite-zambias-exit/a-58661670 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=DW}}&lt;/ref&gt; During de team ein first group stage match, Banda score a hat trick against de Netherlands. De match end 3–10, de worst ever loss for de Zambia women's national football team den de highest-scoring women's football match insyd Olympics history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Ryan |date=21 July 2021 |title=Netherlands women's soccer blows out Zambia in historic win to open Olympics |url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/netherlands-womens-soccer-blows-out-zambia-in-historic-opening-win-134223836.html |access-date=21 July 2021 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dema second group match, Banda score anoda hat trick against China wey de match end insyd a 4–4 draw. She cam be de first woman footballer insyd Olympic history to score back-to-back hat tricks den de first to score two hat tricks insyd one tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=China PR 4–4 Zambia |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065436 |website=Fifa.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic history.&lt;ref name=&quot;espn-072421&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda on breaking Olympic record: I aim to become best in world |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619357/zambias-barbra-banda-breaking-olympic-record-aim-become-best-world |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=ESPN}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Nightmare for Germany! World Cup favourites suffer shock warm-up friendly defeat to 77th-ranked Zambia with Barbra Banda netting stunning 102nd-minute winner |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/germany-world-cup-favourites-friendly-defeat-zambia-barbra-banda/blt36795973f2bdba37 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 6 July 2022, Banda den three teammates, wey dey include striker [[Racheal Kundananji]], be ruled ineligible to compete give Zambia insyd de World Cup-qualifying tournament, Africa Cup of Nations, after a gender verification test find say dema natural testosterone levels be above those dem allow by de Confederation of African Football, wich get stricter gender verification rules dan de Olympics.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/07/06/barbra-banda-zambia-testosterone/|newspaper=[[Washington Post]]|title=Zambian soccer star Barbra Banda ineligible because of high testosterone|date=6 July 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/07/06/barbra-banda-zambia-out-wafcon-gender-eligibility-test-testosterone-levels-caf-faz|magazine=Sports Illustrated|title=Zambia's Barbra Banda Out of WAFCON Due to Gender Eligibility Tests, per Report|date=6 July 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Women's World Cup 2023 team guides part 12: Zambia|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/09/womens-world-cup-2023-team-guides-part-12-zambia|work=The Guardian|access-date=12 July 2023|date=July 9, 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt; De ruling spark significant controversy, wey Human Rights Watch&amp;nbsp;describe am as a &quot;clear violation&quot; of ein human rights.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Zambian Woman Footballer Sex Tested Because FIFA Allows It |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/07/13/zambian-woman-footballer-sex-tested-because-fifa-allows-it |website=Hrw.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd August 2022, following Zambia ein third-place finish at de tournament (den despite Banda no be able to compete), na she den seven of ein teammates be promoted by de Zambian Army. Na dem give Banda de rank of sergeant, de highest among de group.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Omotto |first=Joel |date=5 August 2022 |title=Zambia military promotes Banda &amp; seven others after World Cup qualification, bronze medal at 2022 Wafcon |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805110837/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-date=5 August 2022 |access-date=12 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd September 2022, Banda lead Zambia to win dema first 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, de top women's international football tournament for national teams from Southern Africa&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=12 September 2022 |title=Double delight for Barbra Banda as Copper Queens sweep COSAFA individual awards |url=https://zambia24.com/double-delight-for-barbra-banda-as-copper-queens-sweep-cosafa-individual-awards/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambia24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Barbra Banda back 'with a bang' for Zambia after eligibility row |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/62832165 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein ten goals earn am de Golden Ball for de best player of de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot; /&gt; Insyd June 2023, na dem name Banda to de Zambian squad for de 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup insyd Australia den New Zealand after she be ruled eligible to compete by FIFA insyd December 2022.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |title=Barbra Banda eligible to play at Women's World Cup, says Fifa|date=21 December 2022|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/64028532|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=8 July 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt;
[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
On 7 July 2023, she score two goals, wey dey include de game-winner insyd de 12th minute of injury time, against FIFA #2-ranked Germany, leading #77-ranked Zambia to an astounding 3–2 upset. Na dem name Banda Player of de Match.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women's World Cup warmup |url=https://apnews.com/article/germany-zambia-banda-popp-womens-world-cup-6670100e4a8d212a796bdad944d9c0bf |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Associated Press}}&lt;/ref&gt; Later dat month, on 31 July, Banda win player of de match insyd Zambia ein first win insyd a World Cup, a 3–1 victory over Costa Rica.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |agency=Reuters|date=2023-07-31|title=Zambia defeat Costa Rica to earn first-ever Women's World Cup points|language=en-GB|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/31/zambia-defeat-costa-rica-to-earn-first-ever-womens-world-cup-points|access-date=2023-08-21|issn=0261-3077}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=Jul 31, 2023|title=Visa Player of the Match: Barbra Banda|url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/sxbL6dBg00Oog8l6YRbXbA|access-date=2023-08-21|website=FIFA}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dis game Banda score Zambia ein second-ever World Cup goal, a penalty kick wich sanso be de 1,000th goal insyd Women's World Cup history.&lt;ref name=&quot;Bandaauto&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=World Cup NOW: Zambia finishes on a high note with first World Cup win |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-zambia-finishes-on-a-high-note-with-first-world-cup-win |website=FOX Sports}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 9 April 2024, she score a brace insyd a 2–0 away extra-time victory over Morocco, qualifying ein nation to de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]] by winning de home-and-away series 3–2 on aggregate.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Toufaily |first=Assile |date=9 April 2024 |title=Paris 2024 Olympics: Morocco Miss Out On Historic Qualification, Zambia Qualifies |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/assiletoufaily/2024/04/09/paris-2024-olympics-morocco-miss-out-on-historic-qualification-zambia-qualifies/ |website=Forbes}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 3 July 2024, na dem call Banda up to de Zambia squad for de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite tweet|number=1808448140476911849|user=Copper_Queens|title=COPPER QUEENS FINAL SQUAD FOR OLYMPICS|author=Zambia WNT|date=3 July 2024|access-date=7 July 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt; Although Zambia fail to advance past de group stage, na Banda be de joint second-highest goalscorer of de tournament after netting 4 goals insyd 3 games.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |title=Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda and Marta Earn Places on 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11 |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-s-barbra-banda-and-marta-earn-places-on-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11#:~:text=On%20an%20international%20stage,%20Banda,tricks%20at%20the%20Olympic%20Games. |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; 3 of ein goals combined for a hat-trick insyd Zambia ein 6–5 loss to Australia.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-07-28 |title=Australia come from behind in epic 6-5 win at 2024 Paris Olympics as Zambia's Banda sets hat trick record |url=https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/australia-come-from-behind-in-epic-6-5-win-at-2024-paris-olympics-as-zambias-banda-sets-hat-trick-record/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

November 2024 see am voted de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year after getting de most reader votes. Dis cam after ein performances insyd de 2024 Olympics, NWSL season, den NWSL playoffs, as well as she cam be de second most expensive women's signing insyd history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda be de subject of an online attack by J. K. Rowling wey imply say she be male. US Women's National Team Head Coach [[Emma Hayes]] den retired US midfielder Megan Rapinoe defend Banda.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=17 December 2024 |title=NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad- |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967730/2024/12/04/nwsl-barbra-banda-bad-faith-attacks/ |website=New York Times}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 November 2024 |title=Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jk-rowling-barbra-banda-bbc-footballer-of-the-year-award-trans-b2654651.html |website=The Independent}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 December 2024 na dem vote Banda de African Women's Footballer of de Year for 2024.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=CAFonline.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Oda work ==
After she be inspired by Zambian professional boxer Catherine Phiri, Banda start boxing around age 14&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; first as an amateur den then after never losing a bout den oda amateurs refusing to fight am, she turn professional.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2017 |title=In Zambia, women are boxing's stars |url=https://seattleglobalist.com/2017/03/22/in-zambia-women-are-boxings-stars/63745 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Seattle Globalist}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda compete insyd five professional bouts wey she win all five before opting to focus on football.&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot; /&gt;

Insyd 2021, Banda launch de Barbra Banda Foundation wich dey aim to support programs wey promote empowerment give women den girls on issues of economic inequality, gender-based violence, lack of access to equal opportunities, teenage pregnancies, den early marriages using de power of sport. De foundation co-host an annual football tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2 February 2021 |title=Barbra Banda Foundation, Annual Women's Challenge Cup Launched |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-foundation-annual-womens-challenge-cup-launched/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambian Football}}&lt;/ref&gt; On de foundation, Banda say, ''&quot;Like many, I did not come from a place of abundance and hence I understand what it means to need help and no one willing to help you. I have also experienced how much easier life gets when you have people ready to help you on your path to success.&quot;''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=4 February 2021 |title='Barbra Banda Foundation to inspire the girl-child' |url=https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708042936/https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Lusaka Sun}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda join Common Goal insyd 2019 pledging at least 1% of ein salary to a collective fund wey dey support football charities around de world.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=ntroducing our very first Zambian 🇿🇲 #CommonGoal members |url=https://www.facebook.com/CommonGoalOrg/posts/373385353301671:0?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbSfRn2jpM0xIrpnbwTyQnKDD51RfAuGld8yxD81byjtmECJcJHETQBFUT3rwswatU&amp;_rdr |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Common Goal}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Style of play ==
Banda be considered one of de best women's players insyd de world. A goal-scorer, she dey possess speed, positioning, den finishing in front of net. Banda dey note Brazilian player [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] den Portuguese men's footballer [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] as players she dey admire.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 July 2021 |title=Two hat-tricks in two games: Zambia goal machine Banda taking the Olympics by storm |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/two-hat-tricks-two-games-zambia-goal-machine-banda-olympics/190iimy8i0vi01j7j6c51incg3 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=The Sporting News}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=15 October 2024 |title=Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl82288k2po |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Career statistics==
===Club===
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{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;
|+ Appearances den goals by club, season den competition
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Club
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Season
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|League
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Cup
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Playoffs
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total 
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[EdF Logroño|Logroño]]

|[[2018–19 Primera División (women)|2018–19]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|17||8||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||17||8
|-

|[[2019–20 Primera División (women)|2019–20]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|9||7||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||9||7
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!26!!15!!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—!!26!!15
|-
|[[Shanghai Shengli]]
|[[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|url-status=live|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011141905/https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161 |archive-date=2020-10-11 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
|[[Chinese Women's Super League]]
|13||18||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||13||18
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot;|[[Orlando Pride]]
|[[2024 Orlando Pride season|2024]]
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]]
|22||13||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||3||4||25||17
|-
|[[2025 Orlando Pride season|2025]]
|16||8||1||0|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||17||8
|-
|[[2026 Orlando Pride season|2026]]
|12||11||colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||12||11
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!49!!31!!1!!0!!3!!4!!53!!35
|-
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|Career total
!88!!64!!1!!0!!3!!4!!92!!68
|}
==Goals==
''Scores den results list ein team ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Banda goal.'' ''Every international goal wey Banda score be give Zambia.''
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ International goals by date, venue, opponent, score, result and competition
|-
! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1 || 13 September 2017 || rowspan=6| [[Barbourfields Stadium]], [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–1 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6–3 || rowspan=6| [[2017 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2 || 15 September 2017 || {{fbw|ZIM}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3  || rowspan=2| 17 September 2017 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |{{fbw|MAD}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0  || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |2–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 4  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 5  || 21 September 2017 || {{fbw|RSA}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6  || 23 September 2017 || {{fbw|KEN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 7 || rowspan=2|4 April 2018 || rowspan=2| [[National Stadium (Tanzania)|National Stadium]], [[Dar es Salaam]], [[Tanzania]] || rowspan=2|{{fbw|TAN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–2 || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–3 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| [[2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 8 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 9 || 10 June 2018 || [[Rufaro Stadium]], [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || {{fbw|ZIM}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 10  || 13 September 2018 || rowspan=5| [[Wolfson Stadium]], [[Ibhayi]], [[South Africa]] || {{fbw|LES}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–0 || rowspan=5| [[2018 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 11 || 18 September 2018 || {{fbw|MOZ}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 12 || rowspan=3|4 November 2020 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| {{fbw|LES}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1–'''0 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |8–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 13 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 14 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 15 || 28 November 2020 || [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo]], [[Santiago de Chile|Santiago]], [[Chile]] || {{fbw|CHI}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1 || rowspan=2| [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 16 || 10 April 2021 || [[Bidvest Stadium]], [[Johannesburg]], South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 17 || rowspan=3|21 July 2021 || rowspan=6| [[Q&amp;A Stadium Miyagi|Miyagi Stadium]], [[Rifu]], [[Japan]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|NED}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–3 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–10 || rowspan=6| [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2020 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 18 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 19 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 20 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |24 July 2021 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|CHN}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |4–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 21 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 22 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''4'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 23 || rowspan=2| 11 February 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nkoloma Stadium]], [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–0 || rowspan=2| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 24 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 25 || rowspan=2| 1 September 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium]], [[Gqeberha]], South Africa || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NAM}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;10&quot; | [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align=center;&quot;| 26 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 27 || rowspan=5| 4 September 2022 || rowspan=5| [[NMU Stadium]], Gqeberha, South Africa || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | {{fbw|LES}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=5 align=center| 7–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 28 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 29 || align=center|'''4'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 30 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 31 || align=center|'''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 32 || 6 September 2022 || rowspan=2| Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|SWZ}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 2–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 33 || 9 September 2022 || {{fbw|TAN}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 34 || 11 September 2022 || Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 35 || 21 February 2023 || Miracle Sports Complex, [[Alanya]], [[Turkey]] || {{fbw|UZB}} || align=center|'''4'''–0 || align=center| 4–0 || [[2023 Turkish Women's Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 36 || 7 April 2023 || [[Suwon World Cup Stadium]], [[Suwon]], [[South Korea]] || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 2–5 || rowspan=4| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 37 || 30 June 2023 || [[Tissot Arena]], [[Biel/Bienne]], [[Switzerland]] || {{fbw|SUI}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 38 || rowspan=2| 7 July 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer]], [[Fürth]], [[Germany]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 39 || align=center|'''3'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 40 || 31 July 2023 || [[Waikato Stadium]], [[Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]], [[New Zealand]] || {{fbw|CRC}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 3–1 || [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 41 || rowspan=2| 22 September 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Père Jégo Stadium]], [[Casablanca]], [[Morocco]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 42 || align=center|'''2'''–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 43 || rowspan=3| 26 September 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Moulay Hassan Stadium]], [[Rabat]], Morocco || rowspan=3| {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''3'''–1 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 44 || align=center|'''4'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 45 || align=center|'''5'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 46 || rowspan=3| 29 November 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Estádio 22 de Junho]], [[Luanda]], [[Angola]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 47 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 48 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 49 || 5 December 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Levy Mwanawasa Stadium]], [[Ndola]], Zambia || {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 6–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 50 || rowspan=2| 28 February 2024 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GHA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–3 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament|2024 Summer Olympic qualifiers]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 51 || align=center|'''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 52 || rowspan=2| 9 April 2024 || rowspan=2| Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 53 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 54 || rowspan=3| 28 July 2024 || rowspan=3| [[Allianz Riviera|Stade de Nice]], [[Nice]], [[France]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|AUS}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 5–6 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 55 || align=center|'''3'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 56 || align=center|'''4'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 57 || 31 July 2024 || [[Stade Geoffroy-Guichard]], [[Saint-Étienne]], France || {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 58 || 14 April 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Arena Pantanal]], [[Cuiabá]], [[Brazil]] || {{fbw|BRA}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–6 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | [[2026 FIFA Series (women's matches)|2026 FIFA Series]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 59 || 18 April 2026 || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 60 || rowspan=4| 28 July 2026 || rowspan=4| [[Rabat Olympic Stadium]], Casablanca, Morocco || rowspan=4| {{fbw|EGY}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=4 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=5| [[2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 61 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 62 || align=center|'''4'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 63 || align=center|'''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 64 || 5 August 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Al Medina Stadium]], [[Rabat]], [[Morocco]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2−1 
|}
== Honours ==
'''Orlando Pride'''
*[[NWSL Championship]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp&gt;{{cite web |last1=Kassouf |first1=Jeff |title=Banda the difference as Orlando Pride crowned NWSL champs |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42573434/banda-difference-orlando-pride-crowned-nwsl-champs |website=[[ESPN]] |date=23 November 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Shield]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL |date=7 October 2024 |title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax |access-date=9 October 2024 |website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Zambia'''
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]]: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=11 September 2022 |title=Zambia claim maiden HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women's Championship title |url=https://cosafa.com/en-fr-pr-zambia-claim-maiden-hollywoodbets-cosafa-womens-championship-title/ |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=COSAFA}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Individual'''
*[[Chinese Women's Super League]] Top scorer: [[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]] top scorer: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;/&gt;
*[[IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer#Women's winners|IFFHS World's Best Woman International Goal Scorer]]: 2023&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|date=2 January 2024|title=IFFHS WOMEN'S WORLD BEST INTERNATIONAL GOAL SCORER 2023|url=https://iffhs.com/en/news/iffhs-womens-world-best-international-goal-scorer-2023-3292|access-date=2 January 2024|website=IFFHS}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[BBC Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=26 November 2024 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2 December 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Best XI First Team]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=NWSL |date=18 November 2024 |title=NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime {{!}} NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-winners-of-2024-nwsl-best-xi-awards-presented-by-amazon-prime |access-date=22 November 2024 |publisher=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp /&gt;
*[[FIFPRO World 11#FIFPRO Women's World 11|FIFPRO Women's World 11]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Who is in the 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11? {{!}} Aitana Bonmati, Barbra Banda &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/supporting-players/player-influence/world11/who-is-in-the-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11 |date=9 December 2024 |access-date=9 December 2024 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt; 2025&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=2025 FIFPRO World 11 winners revealed {{!}} Bellingham, Bonmati, Banda, Dembele, Palmer &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/articles/2025/11/2025-fifpro-world-11-winners-revealed |access-date=5 May 2025 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[African Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |website=CAF Online |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco/ |access-date=16 December 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[CAF Team of the Year|CAF Team of the Year Women's XI]]: [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI|2023]],&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=11 December 2023|title=Osimhen, Oshoala named African Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year at the CAF Awards 2023|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/osimhen-oshoala-named-african-men-s-and-women-s-player-of-the-year-at-the-caf-awards-2023/|access-date=12 December 2023|website=CAF}}&lt;/ref&gt; [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI 2|2024]]

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[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
'''Barbra Banda''' (born 20 March 2000) be a Zambian professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride den dey captain de Zambia national team.

Banda be widely considered one of de top women's players insyd de world. She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic football history, having scored three hat tricks at two Olympic Games. She lead Zambia to win de 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, earning de Golden Ball plus ten goals. Insyd 2024, she be named African Women's Footballer of de Year, BBC Women's Footballer of de Year den to de FIFPRO Women's World 11.

Insyd 2024, Banda sign plus de Pride for de second-highest transfer fee insyd women's football history at de time. Insyd ein first season insyd de NWSL, she lead de Pride to de NWSL Shield, 2024 NWSL Championship, wey na dem name am de NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player.

== Early life ==
Dem born Banda insyd Lusaka, de Zambian capital. She begin dey play football around de age of seven playing on de streets.&lt;ref name=&quot;bbc-boxer-1118&quot;&gt;{{cite news |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda: The striker who is also a boxer|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/africa/46234822|access-date=8 July 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Barbra Banda: &quot;We have something within us&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/barbra-banda-we-have-something-within-us |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=Olympics.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda be inspired by ein poppie wey play football wey go encourage am to practise.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot;&gt;{{cite web |title=Ronaldo-inspired Zambian striker Barbra Banda: &quot;I want to leave my mark in women's football.&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/ronaldo-inspired-zambia-striker-barbra-banda |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=International Olympic Committee}}&lt;/ref&gt; She play plus boys as de academy she attend no get a girls team.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot;&gt;{{cite web |date=1 September 2020 |title=Ex-boxer Banda packing a punch for Shanghai |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/01/WS5f4da11ea310675eafc56ad1.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=China Daily}}&lt;/ref&gt; After ein parents cam be concerned dat na ein focus on de sport dey interfere plus schooling, she sometimes go sneak out den &quot;throw dem (boots) out de window, then go out de door, wey na dem think maybe she just dey go outsyd, den then I go round to get dem.&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt;

== Club career ==

=== EDF Logroño, 2018–2020 ===
Banda sign plus Spanish first division club EDF Logroño insyd October 2018 becoming de first woman Zambian footballer to play insyd Europe.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; She score 16 goals insyd 28 matches plus de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Shanghai Shengli, 2020–2023 ===
Insyd January 2020, Banda sign plus Chinese Super League club [[:zh:上海农商银行女子足球队|Shanghai Shengli]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Barbra Banda isn’t waiting around&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=23 July 2021 |title=Barbra Banda isn't waiting around |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/07/23/barbra-banda-zambia-hat-trick-olympics-netherlands-analysis-profile/ |access-date=24 July 2021 |website=The Equalizer}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score insyd de 23rd minute of give debut give de club on 23 August.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt; Banda go on to score 18 goals insyd 13 league matches to emerge as de 2020 Chinese Women's Super League Golden Boot winner for most goals scored insyd de league.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahmadu |first=Samuel |date=11 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda emerges as Chinese Women's Super League top scorer |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/barbra-banda-emerges-as-chinese-womens-super-league-top/hibtstug5v4c166b59xfntbbc |access-date=2021-08-08 |website=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Mubanga Jnr |first=Aaron |date=12 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda wins golden boot in her first season in China |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022151531/https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |archive-date=22 October 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=Zambianfootball.co.zm}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Orlando Pride, 2024–present ===
[[File:NC_Courage_vs_Orlando_Pride_(Jun_2024)_057.jpg|alt=Banda in a match against the North Carolina Courage, June 2024|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda insyd a match against de North Carolina Courage, June 2024]]
On 7 March 2024, de National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride announce say dem sign Banda to a four-year contract thru de 2027 season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride acquires Zambian International Barbra Banda, signing forward to four-year deal |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-acquires-zambian-international-barbra-banda |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=orlandocitysc.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Dem transfer am for a $740,000 fee, na de transaction be de second-highest insyd women's football history at de time.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2024-03-05 |title=Source: Orlando Pride acquire Barbra Banda for $740,000 fee, second largest in world history – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/03/05/source-orlando-pride-acquire-barbra-banda-740000-transfer-fee-second-largest-world-history-nwsl-salary/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda make ein club debut off de bench insyd a 1–0 win over de San Diego Wave on 19 April.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/match-report-orlando-pride-remains-unbeaten-with-1-0-win-over-san-diego-wave-fc|title=Match Report: Orlando Pride remains unbeaten with 1-0 win over San Diego Wave FC|date=2024-04-19|publisher=[[Orlando Pride]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; She make an impressive first start on 26 April, insyd wich she assist, score, den draw a penalty insyd a 3–2 away win over de Washington Spirit.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-pride-win-washington-spirit/60623149|last=Gramajo|first=Mike|title=Orlando Pride continues unbeaten start to season with win at Washington Spirit|date=2024-04-27|publisher=[[WESH]]|access-date=2024-04-27}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda score eight goals insyd ein first seven games, tying [[Sophia Wilson|Sophia Smith]] for de Golden Boot lead.&lt;ref name=&quot;E524&quot;&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40213457/orlando-sets-nwsl-record-8th-straight-win-banda-brace|title=Orlando sets NWSL record with 8th straight win behind Banda brace|first=Jeff|last=Kassouf|date=2024-05-24|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=2024-05-25}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na dem name am NWSL Player of de Month for May plus seven goals insyd five games, wey dey include three braces.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-named-may-player-of-the-month-presented-by-ea-sports|title=Orlando Pride Forward Barbra Banda Named May Player of the Month, Presented by EA Sports|date=2024-06-06|publisher=[[National Women's Soccer League]]|access-date=2024-06-06}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 7 July she score ein 12th goal of de season to open a battle between de league ein last two undefeated teams, de Orlando Pride den de Kansas City Current, wich end as a 2–1 win for de Pride.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/soccer/kc-current/article285969546.html|title=Undefeated no more: Kansas City Current suffers first loss of NWSL season to Orlando|last=Sperry|first=Daniel|date=2024-07-07|newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; Orlando win de 2024 NWSL Shield after finishing de regular season insyd first place, collecting de first trophy insyd club history.&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield2&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL|date=7 October 2024|title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax|access-date=9 October 2024|website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda ein 13 goals insyd de season be second insyd de league only to Kansas City ein record-setting scorer Temwa Chawinga.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://equalizersoccer.com/quick-update/temwa-chawinga-wins-2024-nwsl-golden-boot/|title=Temwa Chawinga wins 2024 NWSL Golden Boot|date=2024-11-03|website=The Equalizer|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 8 November, insyd de first round of de 2024 NWSL Playoffs, Banda score two times insyd a 4–1 win over de Chicago Red Stars.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/pride-red-stars-score-b89ebd1d4ad4bcca9a2777421eb42fe7|title=Orlando Pride advance to NWSL semifinals with a 4-1 victory over Chicago Red Stars|date=2024-11-08|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd de semifinals, she score Orlando ein second goal wey [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] assist am for de third insyd Orlando ein 3–2 win against de Kansas City Current.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://themaneland.com/2024/11/17/orlando-pride-vs-kansas-city-current-final-score-3-2-as-pride-advance-to-nwsl-championship/|title=Orlando Pride vs. Kansas City Current: Final Score 3-2 as Pride Advance to NWSL Championship|last=Rollins|first=Sean|date=2024-11-17|website=The Mane Land|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda score de lone goal of de NWSL Championship Final on 23 November, threading de ball past Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury at close range to secure a 1–0 victory. Na dem name am de championship ein MVP.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/soccer/kc-current/article296053114.html|title=Barbra Banda leads Orlando Pride to NWSL championship at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City|date=2024-11-23|last=Sperry|first=Daniel|newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/pride-spirit-score-59015d9ab0f9838244e284ab9ba339e3|title=Barbra Banda's goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title|date=2024-11-24|last=Osen|first=Avery|access-date=2024-11-26|publisher=[[Associated Press]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda ein performance thru out de 2024 NWSL season lead to am being named to de NWSL Best XI, dem nominate am for de Ballon d'Or den NWSL MVP, wey dem vote am de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year.&lt;ref name=&quot;BBC24&quot;&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3e8d344vndo|title=Who is BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Banda?|date=2024-11-26|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/nwsl-reveals-2024-individual-awards-finalists-mvp-rookie-of-the-year/|title=NWSL Reveals 2024 Individual Awards Finalists|date=2024-11-14|website=[[Just Women's Sports]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd de 2025 season, Banda set an NWSL record for de fastest hat trick, scoring three against de Utah Royals insyd de first 38 minutes.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=24 May 2025 |title=Barbra Banda scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/breaking-news/article/barbra-banda-scores-fastest-hat-trick-in-nwsl-history-024642516.html |website=[[Yahoo Sports]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 August 2025, she suffer a hip adductor injury insyd a match against Kansas City, ruling am out for de remainder of de 2025 regular season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=2025-08-23 |title=Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda sidelined for season; 2024 NWSL Championship MVP injures hip adductor |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-sidelined-for-season-2024-nwsl-championship-mvp-injures-hip-adductor/ |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda return to de field at de start of de 2026 season wey na dem name am to de March NWSL Team of de Month after netting three goals insyd ein first three games back in action.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |date=2026-04-03 |title=NWSL Announces March Best XI of the Month, Presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-march-best-xi-of-the-month-presented-by-amazon-prime-x7868 |access-date=2026-04-03 |website= |publisher=[[NWSL]] |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== International career ==

=== Junior ===
Banda represent de Zambia women's national under-17 football team insyd de 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She turn 14 during de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Senior ===
On 6 March 2016, Banda make ein senior team debut insyd a 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Namibia.

Banda captain de Zambian squad at de 2020 Olympics insyd Tokyo, de first time Zambia compete at de international tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;france24-0820&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Barbra Banda: Zambian woman footballer packing a punch in China |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200827-barbra-banda-zambian-woman-footballer-packing-a-punch-in-china |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=France24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda one to watch after stellar Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/tokyo-2020-barbra-banda-stakes-claim-to-future-despite-zambias-exit/a-58661670 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=DW}}&lt;/ref&gt; During de team ein first group stage match, Banda score a hat trick against de Netherlands. De match end 3–10, de worst ever loss for de Zambia women's national football team den de highest-scoring women's football match insyd Olympics history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Ryan |date=21 July 2021 |title=Netherlands women's soccer blows out Zambia in historic win to open Olympics |url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/netherlands-womens-soccer-blows-out-zambia-in-historic-opening-win-134223836.html |access-date=21 July 2021 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dema second group match, Banda score anoda hat trick against China wey de match end insyd a 4–4 draw. She cam be de first woman footballer insyd Olympic history to score back-to-back hat tricks den de first to score two hat tricks insyd one tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=China PR 4–4 Zambia |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065436 |website=Fifa.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic history.&lt;ref name=&quot;espn-072421&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda on breaking Olympic record: I aim to become best in world |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619357/zambias-barbra-banda-breaking-olympic-record-aim-become-best-world |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=ESPN}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Nightmare for Germany! World Cup favourites suffer shock warm-up friendly defeat to 77th-ranked Zambia with Barbra Banda netting stunning 102nd-minute winner |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/germany-world-cup-favourites-friendly-defeat-zambia-barbra-banda/blt36795973f2bdba37 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 6 July 2022, Banda den three teammates, wey dey include striker [[Racheal Kundananji]], be ruled ineligible to compete give Zambia insyd de World Cup-qualifying tournament, Africa Cup of Nations, after a gender verification test find say dema natural testosterone levels be above those dem allow by de Confederation of African Football, wich get stricter gender verification rules dan de Olympics.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/07/06/barbra-banda-zambia-testosterone/|newspaper=[[Washington Post]]|title=Zambian soccer star Barbra Banda ineligible because of high testosterone|date=6 July 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/07/06/barbra-banda-zambia-out-wafcon-gender-eligibility-test-testosterone-levels-caf-faz|magazine=Sports Illustrated|title=Zambia's Barbra Banda Out of WAFCON Due to Gender Eligibility Tests, per Report|date=6 July 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Women's World Cup 2023 team guides part 12: Zambia|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/09/womens-world-cup-2023-team-guides-part-12-zambia|work=The Guardian|access-date=12 July 2023|date=July 9, 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt; De ruling spark significant controversy, wey Human Rights Watch&amp;nbsp;describe am as a &quot;clear violation&quot; of ein human rights.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Zambian Woman Footballer Sex Tested Because FIFA Allows It |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/07/13/zambian-woman-footballer-sex-tested-because-fifa-allows-it |website=Hrw.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd August 2022, following Zambia ein third-place finish at de tournament (den despite Banda no be able to compete), na she den seven of ein teammates be promoted by de Zambian Army. Na dem give Banda de rank of sergeant, de highest among de group.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Omotto |first=Joel |date=5 August 2022 |title=Zambia military promotes Banda &amp; seven others after World Cup qualification, bronze medal at 2022 Wafcon |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805110837/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-date=5 August 2022 |access-date=12 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd September 2022, Banda lead Zambia to win dema first 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, de top women's international football tournament for national teams from Southern Africa&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=12 September 2022 |title=Double delight for Barbra Banda as Copper Queens sweep COSAFA individual awards |url=https://zambia24.com/double-delight-for-barbra-banda-as-copper-queens-sweep-cosafa-individual-awards/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambia24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Barbra Banda back 'with a bang' for Zambia after eligibility row |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/62832165 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein ten goals earn am de Golden Ball for de best player of de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot; /&gt; Insyd June 2023, na dem name Banda to de Zambian squad for de 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup insyd Australia den New Zealand after she be ruled eligible to compete by FIFA insyd December 2022.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |title=Barbra Banda eligible to play at Women's World Cup, says Fifa|date=21 December 2022|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/64028532|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=8 July 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt;
[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
On 7 July 2023, she score two goals, wey dey include de game-winner insyd de 12th minute of injury time, against FIFA #2-ranked Germany, leading #77-ranked Zambia to an astounding 3–2 upset. Na dem name Banda Player of de Match.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women's World Cup warmup |url=https://apnews.com/article/germany-zambia-banda-popp-womens-world-cup-6670100e4a8d212a796bdad944d9c0bf |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Associated Press}}&lt;/ref&gt; Later dat month, on 31 July, Banda win player of de match insyd Zambia ein first win insyd a World Cup, a 3–1 victory over Costa Rica.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |agency=Reuters|date=2023-07-31|title=Zambia defeat Costa Rica to earn first-ever Women's World Cup points|language=en-GB|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/31/zambia-defeat-costa-rica-to-earn-first-ever-womens-world-cup-points|access-date=2023-08-21|issn=0261-3077}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=Jul 31, 2023|title=Visa Player of the Match: Barbra Banda|url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/sxbL6dBg00Oog8l6YRbXbA|access-date=2023-08-21|website=FIFA}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dis game Banda score Zambia ein second-ever World Cup goal, a penalty kick wich sanso be de 1,000th goal insyd Women's World Cup history.&lt;ref name=&quot;Bandaauto&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=World Cup NOW: Zambia finishes on a high note with first World Cup win |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-zambia-finishes-on-a-high-note-with-first-world-cup-win |website=FOX Sports}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 9 April 2024, she score a brace insyd a 2–0 away extra-time victory over Morocco, qualifying ein nation to de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]] by winning de home-and-away series 3–2 on aggregate.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Toufaily |first=Assile |date=9 April 2024 |title=Paris 2024 Olympics: Morocco Miss Out On Historic Qualification, Zambia Qualifies |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/assiletoufaily/2024/04/09/paris-2024-olympics-morocco-miss-out-on-historic-qualification-zambia-qualifies/ |website=Forbes}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 3 July 2024, na dem call Banda up to de Zambia squad for de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite tweet|number=1808448140476911849|user=Copper_Queens|title=COPPER QUEENS FINAL SQUAD FOR OLYMPICS|author=Zambia WNT|date=3 July 2024|access-date=7 July 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt; Although Zambia fail to advance past de group stage, na Banda be de joint second-highest goalscorer of de tournament after netting 4 goals insyd 3 games.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |title=Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda and Marta Earn Places on 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11 |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-s-barbra-banda-and-marta-earn-places-on-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11#:~:text=On%20an%20international%20stage,%20Banda,tricks%20at%20the%20Olympic%20Games. |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; 3 of ein goals combined for a hat-trick insyd Zambia ein 6–5 loss to Australia.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-07-28 |title=Australia come from behind in epic 6-5 win at 2024 Paris Olympics as Zambia's Banda sets hat trick record |url=https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/australia-come-from-behind-in-epic-6-5-win-at-2024-paris-olympics-as-zambias-banda-sets-hat-trick-record/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

November 2024 see am voted de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year after getting de most reader votes. Dis cam after ein performances insyd de 2024 Olympics, NWSL season, den NWSL playoffs, as well as she cam be de second most expensive women's signing insyd history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda be de subject of an online attack by J. K. Rowling wey imply say she be male. US Women's National Team Head Coach [[Emma Hayes]] den retired US midfielder Megan Rapinoe defend Banda.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=17 December 2024 |title=NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad- |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967730/2024/12/04/nwsl-barbra-banda-bad-faith-attacks/ |website=New York Times}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 November 2024 |title=Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jk-rowling-barbra-banda-bbc-footballer-of-the-year-award-trans-b2654651.html |website=The Independent}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 December 2024 na dem vote Banda de African Women's Footballer of de Year for 2024.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=CAFonline.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Oda work ==
After she be inspired by Zambian professional boxer [[Catherine Phiri]], Banda start boxing around age 14&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; first as an amateur den then after never losing a bout den oda amateurs refusing to fight am, she turn professional.&lt;ref name=&quot;bbc-boxer-1118&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2017 |title=In Zambia, women are boxing's stars |url=https://seattleglobalist.com/2017/03/22/in-zambia-women-are-boxings-stars/63745 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Seattle Globalist}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda compete insyd five professional bouts wey she win all five before opting to focus on football.&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot; /&gt;

Insyd 2021, Banda launch de Barbra Banda Foundation wich dey aim to support programs wey promote empowerment give women den girls on issues of economic inequality, gender-based violence, lack of access to equal opportunities, teenage pregnancies, den early marriages using de power of sport. De foundation co-host an annual football tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2 February 2021 |title=Barbra Banda Foundation, Annual Women's Challenge Cup Launched |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-foundation-annual-womens-challenge-cup-launched/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambian Football}}&lt;/ref&gt; On de foundation, Banda say, ''&quot;Like many, I did not come from a place of abundance and hence I understand what it means to need help and no one willing to help you. I have also experienced how much easier life gets when you have people ready to help you on your path to success.&quot;''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=4 February 2021 |title='Barbra Banda Foundation to inspire the girl-child' |url=https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708042936/https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Lusaka Sun}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda join Common Goal insyd 2019 pledging at least 1% of ein salary to a collective fund wey dey support football charities around de world.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=ntroducing our very first Zambian 🇿🇲 #CommonGoal members |url=https://www.facebook.com/CommonGoalOrg/posts/373385353301671:0?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbSfRn2jpM0xIrpnbwTyQnKDD51RfAuGld8yxD81byjtmECJcJHETQBFUT3rwswatU&amp;_rdr |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Common Goal}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Style of play ==
Banda be considered one of de best women's players insyd de world. A goal-scorer, she dey possess speed, positioning, den finishing in front of net. Banda dey note Brazilian player [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] den Portuguese men's footballer [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] as players she dey admire.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 July 2021 |title=Two hat-tricks in two games: Zambia goal machine Banda taking the Olympics by storm |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/two-hat-tricks-two-games-zambia-goal-machine-banda-olympics/190iimy8i0vi01j7j6c51incg3 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=The Sporting News}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=15 October 2024 |title=Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl82288k2po |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{{updated|match played 16 June 2026}}&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/banda-barbra/333430/|title=Barbra Banda|website=Soccerway|accessdate=19 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;
|+ Appearances den goals by club, season den competition
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Club
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Season
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|League
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Cup
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Playoffs
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total 
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[EdF Logroño|Logroño]]

|[[2018–19 Primera División (women)|2018–19]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|17||8||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||17||8
|-

|[[2019–20 Primera División (women)|2019–20]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|9||7||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||9||7
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!26!!15!!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—!!26!!15
|-
|[[Shanghai Shengli]]
|[[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|url-status=live|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011141905/https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161 |archive-date=2020-10-11 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
|[[Chinese Women's Super League]]
|13||18||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||13||18
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot;|[[Orlando Pride]]
|[[2024 Orlando Pride season|2024]]
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]]
|22||13||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||3||4||25||17
|-
|[[2025 Orlando Pride season|2025]]
|16||8||1||0|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||17||8
|-
|[[2026 Orlando Pride season|2026]]
|12||11||colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||12||11
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!49!!31!!1!!0!!3!!4!!53!!35
|-
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|Career total
!88!!64!!1!!0!!3!!4!!92!!68
|}
==Goals==
''Scores den results list ein team ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Banda goal.'' ''Every international goal wey Banda score be give Zambia.''
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ International goals by date, venue, opponent, score, result and competition
|-
! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1 || 13 September 2017 || rowspan=6| [[Barbourfields Stadium]], [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–1 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6–3 || rowspan=6| [[2017 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2 || 15 September 2017 || {{fbw|ZIM}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3  || rowspan=2| 17 September 2017 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |{{fbw|MAD}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0  || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |2–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 4  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 5  || 21 September 2017 || {{fbw|RSA}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6  || 23 September 2017 || {{fbw|KEN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 7 || rowspan=2|4 April 2018 || rowspan=2| [[National Stadium (Tanzania)|National Stadium]], [[Dar es Salaam]], [[Tanzania]] || rowspan=2|{{fbw|TAN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–2 || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–3 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| [[2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 8 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 9 || 10 June 2018 || [[Rufaro Stadium]], [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || {{fbw|ZIM}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 10  || 13 September 2018 || rowspan=5| [[Wolfson Stadium]], [[Ibhayi]], [[South Africa]] || {{fbw|LES}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–0 || rowspan=5| [[2018 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 11 || 18 September 2018 || {{fbw|MOZ}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 12 || rowspan=3|4 November 2020 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| {{fbw|LES}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1–'''0 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |8–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 13 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 14 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 15 || 28 November 2020 || [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo]], [[Santiago de Chile|Santiago]], [[Chile]] || {{fbw|CHI}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1 || rowspan=2| [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 16 || 10 April 2021 || [[Bidvest Stadium]], [[Johannesburg]], South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 17 || rowspan=3|21 July 2021 || rowspan=6| [[Q&amp;A Stadium Miyagi|Miyagi Stadium]], [[Rifu]], [[Japan]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|NED}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–3 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–10 || rowspan=6| [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2020 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 18 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 19 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 20 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |24 July 2021 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|CHN}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |4–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 21 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 22 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''4'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 23 || rowspan=2| 11 February 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nkoloma Stadium]], [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–0 || rowspan=2| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 24 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 25 || rowspan=2| 1 September 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium]], [[Gqeberha]], South Africa || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NAM}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;10&quot; | [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align=center;&quot;| 26 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 27 || rowspan=5| 4 September 2022 || rowspan=5| [[NMU Stadium]], Gqeberha, South Africa || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | {{fbw|LES}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=5 align=center| 7–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 28 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 29 || align=center|'''4'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 30 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 31 || align=center|'''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 32 || 6 September 2022 || rowspan=2| Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|SWZ}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 2–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 33 || 9 September 2022 || {{fbw|TAN}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 34 || 11 September 2022 || Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 35 || 21 February 2023 || Miracle Sports Complex, [[Alanya]], [[Turkey]] || {{fbw|UZB}} || align=center|'''4'''–0 || align=center| 4–0 || [[2023 Turkish Women's Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 36 || 7 April 2023 || [[Suwon World Cup Stadium]], [[Suwon]], [[South Korea]] || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 2–5 || rowspan=4| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 37 || 30 June 2023 || [[Tissot Arena]], [[Biel/Bienne]], [[Switzerland]] || {{fbw|SUI}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 38 || rowspan=2| 7 July 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer]], [[Fürth]], [[Germany]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 39 || align=center|'''3'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 40 || 31 July 2023 || [[Waikato Stadium]], [[Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]], [[New Zealand]] || {{fbw|CRC}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 3–1 || [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 41 || rowspan=2| 22 September 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Père Jégo Stadium]], [[Casablanca]], [[Morocco]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 42 || align=center|'''2'''–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 43 || rowspan=3| 26 September 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Moulay Hassan Stadium]], [[Rabat]], Morocco || rowspan=3| {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''3'''–1 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 44 || align=center|'''4'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 45 || align=center|'''5'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 46 || rowspan=3| 29 November 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Estádio 22 de Junho]], [[Luanda]], [[Angola]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 47 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 48 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 49 || 5 December 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Levy Mwanawasa Stadium]], [[Ndola]], Zambia || {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 6–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 50 || rowspan=2| 28 February 2024 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GHA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–3 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament|2024 Summer Olympic qualifiers]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 51 || align=center|'''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 52 || rowspan=2| 9 April 2024 || rowspan=2| Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 53 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 54 || rowspan=3| 28 July 2024 || rowspan=3| [[Allianz Riviera|Stade de Nice]], [[Nice]], [[France]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|AUS}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 5–6 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 55 || align=center|'''3'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 56 || align=center|'''4'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 57 || 31 July 2024 || [[Stade Geoffroy-Guichard]], [[Saint-Étienne]], France || {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 58 || 14 April 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Arena Pantanal]], [[Cuiabá]], [[Brazil]] || {{fbw|BRA}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–6 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | [[2026 FIFA Series (women's matches)|2026 FIFA Series]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 59 || 18 April 2026 || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 60 || rowspan=4| 28 July 2026 || rowspan=4| [[Rabat Olympic Stadium]], Casablanca, Morocco || rowspan=4| {{fbw|EGY}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=4 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=5| [[2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 61 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 62 || align=center|'''4'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 63 || align=center|'''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 64 || 5 August 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Al Medina Stadium]], [[Rabat]], [[Morocco]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2−1 
|}
== Honours ==
'''Orlando Pride'''
*[[NWSL Championship]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp&gt;{{cite web |last1=Kassouf |first1=Jeff |title=Banda the difference as Orlando Pride crowned NWSL champs |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42573434/banda-difference-orlando-pride-crowned-nwsl-champs |website=[[ESPN]] |date=23 November 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Shield]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL |date=7 October 2024 |title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax |access-date=9 October 2024 |website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Zambia'''
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]]: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=11 September 2022 |title=Zambia claim maiden HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women's Championship title |url=https://cosafa.com/en-fr-pr-zambia-claim-maiden-hollywoodbets-cosafa-womens-championship-title/ |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=COSAFA}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Individual'''
*[[Chinese Women's Super League]] Top scorer: [[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]] top scorer: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;/&gt;
*[[IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer#Women's winners|IFFHS World's Best Woman International Goal Scorer]]: 2023&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|date=2 January 2024|title=IFFHS WOMEN'S WORLD BEST INTERNATIONAL GOAL SCORER 2023|url=https://iffhs.com/en/news/iffhs-womens-world-best-international-goal-scorer-2023-3292|access-date=2 January 2024|website=IFFHS}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[BBC Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=26 November 2024 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2 December 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Best XI First Team]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=NWSL |date=18 November 2024 |title=NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime {{!}} NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-winners-of-2024-nwsl-best-xi-awards-presented-by-amazon-prime |access-date=22 November 2024 |publisher=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp /&gt;
*[[FIFPRO World 11#FIFPRO Women's World 11|FIFPRO Women's World 11]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Who is in the 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11? {{!}} Aitana Bonmati, Barbra Banda &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/supporting-players/player-influence/world11/who-is-in-the-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11 |date=9 December 2024 |access-date=9 December 2024 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt; 2025&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=2025 FIFPRO World 11 winners revealed {{!}} Bellingham, Bonmati, Banda, Dembele, Palmer &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/articles/2025/11/2025-fifpro-world-11-winners-revealed |access-date=5 May 2025 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[African Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |website=CAF Online |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco/ |access-date=16 December 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[CAF Team of the Year|CAF Team of the Year Women's XI]]: [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI|2023]],&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=11 December 2023|title=Osimhen, Oshoala named African Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year at the CAF Awards 2023|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/osimhen-oshoala-named-african-men-s-and-women-s-player-of-the-year-at-the-caf-awards-2023/|access-date=12 December 2023|website=CAF}}&lt;/ref&gt; [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI 2|2024]]

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[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
'''Barbra Banda''' (born 20 March 2000) be a Zambian professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride den dey captain de Zambia national team.

Banda be widely considered one of de top women's players insyd de world. She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic football history, having scored three hat tricks at two Olympic Games. She lead Zambia to win de 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, earning de Golden Ball plus ten goals. Insyd 2024, she be named African Women's Footballer of de Year, BBC Women's Footballer of de Year den to de FIFPRO Women's World 11.

Insyd 2024, Banda sign plus de Pride for de second-highest transfer fee insyd women's football history at de time. Insyd ein first season insyd de NWSL, she lead de Pride to de NWSL Shield, 2024 NWSL Championship, wey na dem name am de NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player.

== Early life ==
Dem born Banda insyd Lusaka, de Zambian capital. She begin dey play football around de age of seven playing on de streets.&lt;ref name=&quot;bbc-boxer-1118&quot;&gt;{{cite news |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda: The striker who is also a boxer|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/africa/46234822|access-date=8 July 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Barbra Banda: &quot;We have something within us&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/barbra-banda-we-have-something-within-us |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=Olympics.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda be inspired by ein poppie wey play football wey go encourage am to practise.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot;&gt;{{cite web |title=Ronaldo-inspired Zambian striker Barbra Banda: &quot;I want to leave my mark in women's football.&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/ronaldo-inspired-zambia-striker-barbra-banda |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=International Olympic Committee}}&lt;/ref&gt; She play plus boys as de academy she attend no get a girls team.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot;&gt;{{cite web |date=1 September 2020 |title=Ex-boxer Banda packing a punch for Shanghai |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/01/WS5f4da11ea310675eafc56ad1.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=China Daily}}&lt;/ref&gt; After ein parents cam be concerned dat na ein focus on de sport dey interfere plus schooling, she sometimes go sneak out den &quot;throw dem (boots) out de window, then go out de door, wey na dem think maybe she just dey go outsyd, den then I go round to get dem.&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt;

== Club career ==

=== EDF Logroño, 2018–2020 ===
Banda sign plus Spanish first division club EDF Logroño insyd October 2018 becoming de first woman Zambian footballer to play insyd Europe.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; She score 16 goals insyd 28 matches plus de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Shanghai Shengli, 2020–2023 ===
Insyd January 2020, Banda sign plus Chinese Super League club [[:zh:上海农商银行女子足球队|Shanghai Shengli]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Barbra Banda isn’t waiting around&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=23 July 2021 |title=Barbra Banda isn't waiting around |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/07/23/barbra-banda-zambia-hat-trick-olympics-netherlands-analysis-profile/ |access-date=24 July 2021 |website=The Equalizer}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score insyd de 23rd minute of give debut give de club on 23 August.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt; Banda go on to score 18 goals insyd 13 league matches to emerge as de 2020 Chinese Women's Super League Golden Boot winner for most goals scored insyd de league.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahmadu |first=Samuel |date=11 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda emerges as Chinese Women's Super League top scorer |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/barbra-banda-emerges-as-chinese-womens-super-league-top/hibtstug5v4c166b59xfntbbc |access-date=2021-08-08 |website=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Mubanga Jnr |first=Aaron |date=12 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda wins golden boot in her first season in China |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022151531/https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |archive-date=22 October 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=Zambianfootball.co.zm}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Orlando Pride, 2024–present ===
[[File:NC_Courage_vs_Orlando_Pride_(Jun_2024)_057.jpg|alt=Banda in a match against the North Carolina Courage, June 2024|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda insyd a match against de North Carolina Courage, June 2024]]
On 7 March 2024, de National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride announce say dem sign Banda to a four-year contract thru de 2027 season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride acquires Zambian International Barbra Banda, signing forward to four-year deal |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-acquires-zambian-international-barbra-banda |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=orlandocitysc.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Dem transfer am for a $740,000 fee, na de transaction be de second-highest insyd women's football history at de time.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2024-03-05 |title=Source: Orlando Pride acquire Barbra Banda for $740,000 fee, second largest in world history – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/03/05/source-orlando-pride-acquire-barbra-banda-740000-transfer-fee-second-largest-world-history-nwsl-salary/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda make ein club debut off de bench insyd a 1–0 win over de San Diego Wave on 19 April.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/match-report-orlando-pride-remains-unbeaten-with-1-0-win-over-san-diego-wave-fc|title=Match Report: Orlando Pride remains unbeaten with 1-0 win over San Diego Wave FC|date=2024-04-19|publisher=[[Orlando Pride]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; She make an impressive first start on 26 April, insyd wich she assist, score, den draw a penalty insyd a 3–2 away win over de Washington Spirit.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-pride-win-washington-spirit/60623149|last=Gramajo|first=Mike|title=Orlando Pride continues unbeaten start to season with win at Washington Spirit|date=2024-04-27|publisher=[[WESH]]|access-date=2024-04-27}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda score eight goals insyd ein first seven games, tying [[Sophia Wilson|Sophia Smith]] for de Golden Boot lead.&lt;ref name=&quot;E524&quot;&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40213457/orlando-sets-nwsl-record-8th-straight-win-banda-brace|title=Orlando sets NWSL record with 8th straight win behind Banda brace|first=Jeff|last=Kassouf|date=2024-05-24|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=2024-05-25}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na dem name am NWSL Player of de Month for May plus seven goals insyd five games, wey dey include three braces.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-named-may-player-of-the-month-presented-by-ea-sports|title=Orlando Pride Forward Barbra Banda Named May Player of the Month, Presented by EA Sports|date=2024-06-06|publisher=[[National Women's Soccer League]]|access-date=2024-06-06}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 7 July she score ein 12th goal of de season to open a battle between de league ein last two undefeated teams, de Orlando Pride den de Kansas City Current, wich end as a 2–1 win for de Pride.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/soccer/kc-current/article285969546.html|title=Undefeated no more: Kansas City Current suffers first loss of NWSL season to Orlando|last=Sperry|first=Daniel|date=2024-07-07|newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; Orlando win de 2024 NWSL Shield after finishing de regular season insyd first place, collecting de first trophy insyd club history.&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield2&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL|date=7 October 2024|title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax|access-date=9 October 2024|website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda ein 13 goals insyd de season be second insyd de league only to Kansas City ein record-setting scorer Temwa Chawinga.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://equalizersoccer.com/quick-update/temwa-chawinga-wins-2024-nwsl-golden-boot/|title=Temwa Chawinga wins 2024 NWSL Golden Boot|date=2024-11-03|website=The Equalizer|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 8 November, insyd de first round of de 2024 NWSL Playoffs, Banda score two times insyd a 4–1 win over de Chicago Red Stars.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/pride-red-stars-score-b89ebd1d4ad4bcca9a2777421eb42fe7|title=Orlando Pride advance to NWSL semifinals with a 4-1 victory over Chicago Red Stars|date=2024-11-08|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd de semifinals, she score Orlando ein second goal wey [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] assist am for de third insyd Orlando ein 3–2 win against de Kansas City Current.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://themaneland.com/2024/11/17/orlando-pride-vs-kansas-city-current-final-score-3-2-as-pride-advance-to-nwsl-championship/|title=Orlando Pride vs. Kansas City Current: Final Score 3-2 as Pride Advance to NWSL Championship|last=Rollins|first=Sean|date=2024-11-17|website=The Mane Land|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda score de lone goal of de NWSL Championship Final on 23 November, threading de ball past Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury at close range to secure a 1–0 victory. Na dem name am de championship ein MVP.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/soccer/kc-current/article296053114.html|title=Barbra Banda leads Orlando Pride to NWSL championship at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City|date=2024-11-23|last=Sperry|first=Daniel|newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/pride-spirit-score-59015d9ab0f9838244e284ab9ba339e3|title=Barbra Banda's goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title|date=2024-11-24|last=Osen|first=Avery|access-date=2024-11-26|publisher=[[Associated Press]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda ein performance thru out de 2024 NWSL season lead to am being named to de NWSL Best XI, dem nominate am for de Ballon d'Or den NWSL MVP, wey dem vote am de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year.&lt;ref name=&quot;BBC24&quot;&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3e8d344vndo|title=Who is BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Banda?|date=2024-11-26|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/nwsl-reveals-2024-individual-awards-finalists-mvp-rookie-of-the-year/|title=NWSL Reveals 2024 Individual Awards Finalists|date=2024-11-14|website=[[Just Women's Sports]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd de 2025 season, Banda set an NWSL record for de fastest hat trick, scoring three against de Utah Royals insyd de first 38 minutes.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=24 May 2025 |title=Barbra Banda scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/breaking-news/article/barbra-banda-scores-fastest-hat-trick-in-nwsl-history-024642516.html |website=[[Yahoo Sports]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 August 2025, she suffer a hip adductor injury insyd a match against Kansas City, ruling am out for de remainder of de 2025 regular season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=2025-08-23 |title=Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda sidelined for season; 2024 NWSL Championship MVP injures hip adductor |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-sidelined-for-season-2024-nwsl-championship-mvp-injures-hip-adductor/ |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda return to de field at de start of de 2026 season wey na dem name am to de March NWSL Team of de Month after netting three goals insyd ein first three games back in action.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |date=2026-04-03 |title=NWSL Announces March Best XI of the Month, Presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-march-best-xi-of-the-month-presented-by-amazon-prime-x7868 |access-date=2026-04-03 |website= |publisher=[[NWSL]] |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== International career ==

=== Junior ===
Banda represent de Zambia women's national under-17 football team insyd de 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She turn 14 during de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Senior ===
On 6 March 2016, Banda make ein senior team debut insyd a 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Namibia.

Banda captain de Zambian squad at de 2020 Olympics insyd Tokyo, de first time Zambia compete at de international tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;france24-0820&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Barbra Banda: Zambian woman footballer packing a punch in China |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200827-barbra-banda-zambian-woman-footballer-packing-a-punch-in-china |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=France24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda one to watch after stellar Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/tokyo-2020-barbra-banda-stakes-claim-to-future-despite-zambias-exit/a-58661670 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=DW}}&lt;/ref&gt; During de team ein first group stage match, Banda score a hat trick against de Netherlands. De match end 3–10, de worst ever loss for de Zambia women's national football team den de highest-scoring women's football match insyd Olympics history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Ryan |date=21 July 2021 |title=Netherlands women's soccer blows out Zambia in historic win to open Olympics |url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/netherlands-womens-soccer-blows-out-zambia-in-historic-opening-win-134223836.html |access-date=21 July 2021 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dema second group match, Banda score anoda hat trick against China wey de match end insyd a 4–4 draw. She cam be de first woman footballer insyd Olympic history to score back-to-back hat tricks den de first to score two hat tricks insyd one tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=China PR 4–4 Zambia |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065436 |website=Fifa.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic history.&lt;ref name=&quot;espn-072421&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda on breaking Olympic record: I aim to become best in world |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619357/zambias-barbra-banda-breaking-olympic-record-aim-become-best-world |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=ESPN}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Nightmare for Germany! World Cup favourites suffer shock warm-up friendly defeat to 77th-ranked Zambia with Barbra Banda netting stunning 102nd-minute winner |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/germany-world-cup-favourites-friendly-defeat-zambia-barbra-banda/blt36795973f2bdba37 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 6 July 2022, Banda den three teammates, wey dey include striker [[Racheal Kundananji]], be ruled ineligible to compete give Zambia insyd de World Cup-qualifying tournament, Africa Cup of Nations, after a gender verification test find say dema natural testosterone levels be above those dem allow by de Confederation of African Football, wich get stricter gender verification rules dan de Olympics.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/07/06/barbra-banda-zambia-testosterone/|newspaper=[[Washington Post]]|title=Zambian soccer star Barbra Banda ineligible because of high testosterone|date=6 July 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/07/06/barbra-banda-zambia-out-wafcon-gender-eligibility-test-testosterone-levels-caf-faz|magazine=Sports Illustrated|title=Zambia's Barbra Banda Out of WAFCON Due to Gender Eligibility Tests, per Report|date=6 July 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Women's World Cup 2023 team guides part 12: Zambia|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/09/womens-world-cup-2023-team-guides-part-12-zambia|work=The Guardian|access-date=12 July 2023|date=July 9, 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt; De ruling spark significant controversy, wey Human Rights Watch&amp;nbsp;describe am as a &quot;clear violation&quot; of ein human rights.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Zambian Woman Footballer Sex Tested Because FIFA Allows It |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/07/13/zambian-woman-footballer-sex-tested-because-fifa-allows-it |website=Hrw.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd August 2022, following Zambia ein third-place finish at de tournament (den despite Banda no be able to compete), na she den seven of ein teammates be promoted by de Zambian Army. Na dem give Banda de rank of sergeant, de highest among de group.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Omotto |first=Joel |date=5 August 2022 |title=Zambia military promotes Banda &amp; seven others after World Cup qualification, bronze medal at 2022 Wafcon |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805110837/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-date=5 August 2022 |access-date=12 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd September 2022, Banda lead Zambia to win dema first 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, de top women's international football tournament for national teams from Southern Africa&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=12 September 2022 |title=Double delight for Barbra Banda as Copper Queens sweep COSAFA individual awards |url=https://zambia24.com/double-delight-for-barbra-banda-as-copper-queens-sweep-cosafa-individual-awards/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambia24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Barbra Banda back 'with a bang' for Zambia after eligibility row |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/62832165 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein ten goals earn am de Golden Ball for de best player of de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot; /&gt; Insyd June 2023, na dem name Banda to de Zambian squad for de 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup insyd Australia den New Zealand after she be ruled eligible to compete by FIFA insyd December 2022.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |title=Barbra Banda eligible to play at Women's World Cup, says Fifa|date=21 December 2022|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/64028532|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=8 July 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt;
[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
On 7 July 2023, she score two goals, wey dey include de game-winner insyd de 12th minute of injury time, against FIFA #2-ranked Germany, leading #77-ranked Zambia to an astounding 3–2 upset. Na dem name Banda Player of de Match.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women's World Cup warmup |url=https://apnews.com/article/germany-zambia-banda-popp-womens-world-cup-6670100e4a8d212a796bdad944d9c0bf |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Associated Press}}&lt;/ref&gt; Later dat month, on 31 July, Banda win player of de match insyd Zambia ein first win insyd a World Cup, a 3–1 victory over Costa Rica.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |agency=Reuters|date=2023-07-31|title=Zambia defeat Costa Rica to earn first-ever Women's World Cup points|language=en-GB|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/31/zambia-defeat-costa-rica-to-earn-first-ever-womens-world-cup-points|access-date=2023-08-21|issn=0261-3077}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=Jul 31, 2023|title=Visa Player of the Match: Barbra Banda|url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/sxbL6dBg00Oog8l6YRbXbA|access-date=2023-08-21|website=FIFA}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dis game Banda score Zambia ein second-ever World Cup goal, a penalty kick wich sanso be de 1,000th goal insyd Women's World Cup history.&lt;ref name=&quot;Bandaauto&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=World Cup NOW: Zambia finishes on a high note with first World Cup win |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-zambia-finishes-on-a-high-note-with-first-world-cup-win |website=FOX Sports}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 9 April 2024, she score a brace insyd a 2–0 away extra-time victory over Morocco, qualifying ein nation to de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]] by winning de home-and-away series 3–2 on aggregate.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Toufaily |first=Assile |date=9 April 2024 |title=Paris 2024 Olympics: Morocco Miss Out On Historic Qualification, Zambia Qualifies |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/assiletoufaily/2024/04/09/paris-2024-olympics-morocco-miss-out-on-historic-qualification-zambia-qualifies/ |website=Forbes}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 3 July 2024, na dem call Banda up to de Zambia squad for de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite tweet|number=1808448140476911849|user=Copper_Queens|title=COPPER QUEENS FINAL SQUAD FOR OLYMPICS|author=Zambia WNT|date=3 July 2024|access-date=7 July 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt; Although Zambia fail to advance past de group stage, na Banda be de joint second-highest goalscorer of de tournament after netting 4 goals insyd 3 games.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |title=Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda and Marta Earn Places on 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11 |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-s-barbra-banda-and-marta-earn-places-on-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11#:~:text=On%20an%20international%20stage,%20Banda,tricks%20at%20the%20Olympic%20Games. |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; 3 of ein goals combined for a hat-trick insyd Zambia ein 6–5 loss to Australia.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-07-28 |title=Australia come from behind in epic 6-5 win at 2024 Paris Olympics as Zambia's Banda sets hat trick record |url=https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/australia-come-from-behind-in-epic-6-5-win-at-2024-paris-olympics-as-zambias-banda-sets-hat-trick-record/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

November 2024 see am voted de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year after getting de most reader votes. Dis cam after ein performances insyd de 2024 Olympics, NWSL season, den NWSL playoffs, as well as she cam be de second most expensive women's signing insyd history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda be de subject of an online attack by J. K. Rowling wey imply say she be male. US Women's National Team Head Coach [[Emma Hayes]] den retired US midfielder Megan Rapinoe defend Banda.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=17 December 2024 |title=NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad- |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967730/2024/12/04/nwsl-barbra-banda-bad-faith-attacks/ |website=New York Times}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 November 2024 |title=Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jk-rowling-barbra-banda-bbc-footballer-of-the-year-award-trans-b2654651.html |website=The Independent}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 December 2024 na dem vote Banda de African Women's Footballer of de Year for 2024.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=CAFonline.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Oda work ==
After she be inspired by Zambian professional boxer [[Catherine Phiri]], Banda start boxing around age 14&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; first as an amateur den then after never losing a bout den oda amateurs refusing to fight am, she turn professional.&lt;ref name=&quot;bbc-boxer-1118&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2017 |title=In Zambia, women are boxing's stars |url=https://seattleglobalist.com/2017/03/22/in-zambia-women-are-boxings-stars/63745 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Seattle Globalist}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda compete insyd five professional bouts wey she win all five before opting to focus on football.&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot; /&gt;

Insyd 2021, Banda launch de Barbra Banda Foundation wich dey aim to support programs wey promote empowerment give women den girls on issues of economic inequality, gender-based violence, lack of access to equal opportunities, teenage pregnancies, den early marriages using de power of sport. De foundation co-host an annual football tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2 February 2021 |title=Barbra Banda Foundation, Annual Women's Challenge Cup Launched |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-foundation-annual-womens-challenge-cup-launched/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambian Football}}&lt;/ref&gt; On de foundation, Banda say, ''&quot;Like many, I did not come from a place of abundance and hence I understand what it means to need help and no one willing to help you. I have also experienced how much easier life gets when you have people ready to help you on your path to success.&quot;''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=4 February 2021 |title='Barbra Banda Foundation to inspire the girl-child' |url=https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708042936/https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Lusaka Sun}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda join Common Goal insyd 2019 pledging at least 1% of ein salary to a collective fund wey dey support football charities around de world.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=ntroducing our very first Zambian 🇿🇲 #CommonGoal members |url=https://www.facebook.com/CommonGoalOrg/posts/373385353301671:0?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbSfRn2jpM0xIrpnbwTyQnKDD51RfAuGld8yxD81byjtmECJcJHETQBFUT3rwswatU&amp;_rdr |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Common Goal}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Style of play ==
Banda be considered one of de best women's players insyd de world.&lt;ref name=&quot;BBC24&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42095376/espn-2024-best-50-women-soccer-players-ranked-world|title=ESPN FC Women's Rank: Top 50 soccer players of 2024|date=2024-11-13|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt; A goal-scorer, she dey possess speed, positioning, den finishing in front of net.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5902277/2024/11/06/barbra-banda-the-softly-spoken-zambian-goal-scorer-making-noise-with-orlando-pride/|title=Barbra Banda: The softly-spoken Zambian goal scorer making noise with Orlando Pride|date=2024-11-06|last=Yang|first=Steph|work=The New York Times|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda dey note Brazilian player [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] den Portuguese men's footballer [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] as players she dey admire.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 July 2021 |title=Two hat-tricks in two games: Zambia goal machine Banda taking the Olympics by storm |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/two-hat-tricks-two-games-zambia-goal-machine-banda-olympics/190iimy8i0vi01j7j6c51incg3 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=The Sporting News}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=15 October 2024 |title=Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl82288k2po |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{{updated|match played 16 June 2026}}&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/banda-barbra/333430/|title=Barbra Banda|website=Soccerway|accessdate=19 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;
|+ Appearances den goals by club, season den competition
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Club
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Season
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|League
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Cup
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Playoffs
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total 
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[EdF Logroño|Logroño]]

|[[2018–19 Primera División (women)|2018–19]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|17||8||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||17||8
|-

|[[2019–20 Primera División (women)|2019–20]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|9||7||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||9||7
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!26!!15!!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—!!26!!15
|-
|[[Shanghai Shengli]]
|[[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|url-status=live|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011141905/https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161 |archive-date=2020-10-11 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
|[[Chinese Women's Super League]]
|13||18||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||13||18
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot;|[[Orlando Pride]]
|[[2024 Orlando Pride season|2024]]
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]]
|22||13||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||3||4||25||17
|-
|[[2025 Orlando Pride season|2025]]
|16||8||1||0|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||17||8
|-
|[[2026 Orlando Pride season|2026]]
|12||11||colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||12||11
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!49!!31!!1!!0!!3!!4!!53!!35
|-
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|Career total
!88!!64!!1!!0!!3!!4!!92!!68
|}
==Goals==
''Scores den results list ein team ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Banda goal.'' ''Every international goal wey Banda score be give Zambia.''
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ International goals by date, venue, opponent, score, result and competition
|-
! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1 || 13 September 2017 || rowspan=6| [[Barbourfields Stadium]], [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–1 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6–3 || rowspan=6| [[2017 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2 || 15 September 2017 || {{fbw|ZIM}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3  || rowspan=2| 17 September 2017 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |{{fbw|MAD}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0  || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |2–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 4  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 5  || 21 September 2017 || {{fbw|RSA}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6  || 23 September 2017 || {{fbw|KEN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 7 || rowspan=2|4 April 2018 || rowspan=2| [[National Stadium (Tanzania)|National Stadium]], [[Dar es Salaam]], [[Tanzania]] || rowspan=2|{{fbw|TAN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–2 || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–3 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| [[2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 8 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 9 || 10 June 2018 || [[Rufaro Stadium]], [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || {{fbw|ZIM}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 10  || 13 September 2018 || rowspan=5| [[Wolfson Stadium]], [[Ibhayi]], [[South Africa]] || {{fbw|LES}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–0 || rowspan=5| [[2018 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 11 || 18 September 2018 || {{fbw|MOZ}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 12 || rowspan=3|4 November 2020 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| {{fbw|LES}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1–'''0 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |8–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 13 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 14 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 15 || 28 November 2020 || [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo]], [[Santiago de Chile|Santiago]], [[Chile]] || {{fbw|CHI}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1 || rowspan=2| [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 16 || 10 April 2021 || [[Bidvest Stadium]], [[Johannesburg]], South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 17 || rowspan=3|21 July 2021 || rowspan=6| [[Q&amp;A Stadium Miyagi|Miyagi Stadium]], [[Rifu]], [[Japan]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|NED}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–3 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–10 || rowspan=6| [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2020 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 18 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 19 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 20 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |24 July 2021 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|CHN}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |4–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 21 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 22 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''4'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 23 || rowspan=2| 11 February 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nkoloma Stadium]], [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–0 || rowspan=2| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 24 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 25 || rowspan=2| 1 September 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium]], [[Gqeberha]], South Africa || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NAM}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;10&quot; | [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align=center;&quot;| 26 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 27 || rowspan=5| 4 September 2022 || rowspan=5| [[NMU Stadium]], Gqeberha, South Africa || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | {{fbw|LES}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=5 align=center| 7–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 28 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 29 || align=center|'''4'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 30 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 31 || align=center|'''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 32 || 6 September 2022 || rowspan=2| Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|SWZ}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 2–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 33 || 9 September 2022 || {{fbw|TAN}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 34 || 11 September 2022 || Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 35 || 21 February 2023 || Miracle Sports Complex, [[Alanya]], [[Turkey]] || {{fbw|UZB}} || align=center|'''4'''–0 || align=center| 4–0 || [[2023 Turkish Women's Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 36 || 7 April 2023 || [[Suwon World Cup Stadium]], [[Suwon]], [[South Korea]] || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 2–5 || rowspan=4| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 37 || 30 June 2023 || [[Tissot Arena]], [[Biel/Bienne]], [[Switzerland]] || {{fbw|SUI}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 38 || rowspan=2| 7 July 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer]], [[Fürth]], [[Germany]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 39 || align=center|'''3'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 40 || 31 July 2023 || [[Waikato Stadium]], [[Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]], [[New Zealand]] || {{fbw|CRC}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 3–1 || [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 41 || rowspan=2| 22 September 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Père Jégo Stadium]], [[Casablanca]], [[Morocco]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 42 || align=center|'''2'''–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 43 || rowspan=3| 26 September 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Moulay Hassan Stadium]], [[Rabat]], Morocco || rowspan=3| {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''3'''–1 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 44 || align=center|'''4'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 45 || align=center|'''5'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 46 || rowspan=3| 29 November 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Estádio 22 de Junho]], [[Luanda]], [[Angola]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 47 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 48 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 49 || 5 December 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Levy Mwanawasa Stadium]], [[Ndola]], Zambia || {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 6–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 50 || rowspan=2| 28 February 2024 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GHA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–3 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament|2024 Summer Olympic qualifiers]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 51 || align=center|'''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 52 || rowspan=2| 9 April 2024 || rowspan=2| Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 53 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 54 || rowspan=3| 28 July 2024 || rowspan=3| [[Allianz Riviera|Stade de Nice]], [[Nice]], [[France]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|AUS}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 5–6 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 55 || align=center|'''3'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 56 || align=center|'''4'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 57 || 31 July 2024 || [[Stade Geoffroy-Guichard]], [[Saint-Étienne]], France || {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 58 || 14 April 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Arena Pantanal]], [[Cuiabá]], [[Brazil]] || {{fbw|BRA}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–6 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | [[2026 FIFA Series (women's matches)|2026 FIFA Series]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 59 || 18 April 2026 || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 60 || rowspan=4| 28 July 2026 || rowspan=4| [[Rabat Olympic Stadium]], Casablanca, Morocco || rowspan=4| {{fbw|EGY}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=4 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=5| [[2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 61 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 62 || align=center|'''4'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 63 || align=center|'''6'''–0
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== Honours ==
'''Orlando Pride'''
*[[NWSL Championship]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp&gt;{{cite web |last1=Kassouf |first1=Jeff |title=Banda the difference as Orlando Pride crowned NWSL champs |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42573434/banda-difference-orlando-pride-crowned-nwsl-champs |website=[[ESPN]] |date=23 November 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Shield]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL |date=7 October 2024 |title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax |access-date=9 October 2024 |website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Zambia'''
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]]: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=11 September 2022 |title=Zambia claim maiden HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women's Championship title |url=https://cosafa.com/en-fr-pr-zambia-claim-maiden-hollywoodbets-cosafa-womens-championship-title/ |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=COSAFA}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Individual'''
*[[Chinese Women's Super League]] Top scorer: [[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]] top scorer: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;/&gt;
*[[IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer#Women's winners|IFFHS World's Best Woman International Goal Scorer]]: 2023&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|date=2 January 2024|title=IFFHS WOMEN'S WORLD BEST INTERNATIONAL GOAL SCORER 2023|url=https://iffhs.com/en/news/iffhs-womens-world-best-international-goal-scorer-2023-3292|access-date=2 January 2024|website=IFFHS}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[BBC Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=26 November 2024 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2 December 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Best XI First Team]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=NWSL |date=18 November 2024 |title=NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime {{!}} NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-winners-of-2024-nwsl-best-xi-awards-presented-by-amazon-prime |access-date=22 November 2024 |publisher=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp /&gt;
*[[FIFPRO World 11#FIFPRO Women's World 11|FIFPRO Women's World 11]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Who is in the 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11? {{!}} Aitana Bonmati, Barbra Banda &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/supporting-players/player-influence/world11/who-is-in-the-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11 |date=9 December 2024 |access-date=9 December 2024 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt; 2025&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=2025 FIFPRO World 11 winners revealed {{!}} Bellingham, Bonmati, Banda, Dembele, Palmer &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/articles/2025/11/2025-fifpro-world-11-winners-revealed |access-date=5 May 2025 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[African Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |website=CAF Online |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco/ |access-date=16 December 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[CAF Team of the Year|CAF Team of the Year Women's XI]]: [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI|2023]],&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=11 December 2023|title=Osimhen, Oshoala named African Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year at the CAF Awards 2023|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/osimhen-oshoala-named-african-men-s-and-women-s-player-of-the-year-at-the-caf-awards-2023/|access-date=12 December 2023|website=CAF}}&lt;/ref&gt; [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI 2|2024]]

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[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
'''Barbra Banda''' (born 20 March 2000) be a Zambian professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride den dey captain de Zambia national team.

Banda be widely considered one of de top women's players insyd de world. She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic football history, having scored three hat tricks at two Olympic Games. She lead Zambia to win de 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, earning de Golden Ball plus ten goals. Insyd 2024, she be named African Women's Footballer of de Year, BBC Women's Footballer of de Year den to de FIFPRO Women's World 11.

Insyd 2024, Banda sign plus de Pride for de second-highest transfer fee insyd women's football history at de time. Insyd ein first season insyd de NWSL, she lead de Pride to de NWSL Shield, 2024 NWSL Championship, wey na dem name am de NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player.

== Early life ==
Dem born Banda insyd Lusaka, de Zambian capital. She begin dey play football around de age of seven playing on de streets.&lt;ref name=&quot;bbc-boxer-1118&quot;&gt;{{cite news |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda: The striker who is also a boxer|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/africa/46234822|access-date=8 July 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Barbra Banda: &quot;We have something within us&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/barbra-banda-we-have-something-within-us |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=Olympics.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda be inspired by ein poppie wey play football wey go encourage am to practise.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot;&gt;{{cite web |title=Ronaldo-inspired Zambian striker Barbra Banda: &quot;I want to leave my mark in women's football.&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/ronaldo-inspired-zambia-striker-barbra-banda |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=International Olympic Committee}}&lt;/ref&gt; She play plus boys as de academy she attend no get a girls team.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot;&gt;{{cite web |date=1 September 2020 |title=Ex-boxer Banda packing a punch for Shanghai |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/01/WS5f4da11ea310675eafc56ad1.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=China Daily}}&lt;/ref&gt; After ein parents cam be concerned dat na ein focus on de sport dey interfere plus schooling, she sometimes go sneak out den &quot;throw dem (boots) out de window, then go out de door, wey na dem think maybe she just dey go outsyd, den then I go round to get dem.&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt;

== Club career ==

=== EDF Logroño, 2018–2020 ===
Banda sign plus Spanish first division club EDF Logroño insyd October 2018 becoming de first woman Zambian footballer to play insyd Europe.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; She score 16 goals insyd 28 matches plus de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Shanghai Shengli, 2020–2023 ===
Insyd January 2020, Banda sign plus Chinese Super League club [[:zh:上海农商银行女子足球队|Shanghai Shengli]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Barbra Banda isn’t waiting around&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=23 July 2021 |title=Barbra Banda isn't waiting around |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/07/23/barbra-banda-zambia-hat-trick-olympics-netherlands-analysis-profile/ |access-date=24 July 2021 |website=The Equalizer}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score insyd de 23rd minute of give debut give de club on 23 August.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt; Banda go on to score 18 goals insyd 13 league matches to emerge as de 2020 Chinese Women's Super League Golden Boot winner for most goals scored insyd de league.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahmadu |first=Samuel |date=11 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda emerges as Chinese Women's Super League top scorer |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/barbra-banda-emerges-as-chinese-womens-super-league-top/hibtstug5v4c166b59xfntbbc |access-date=2021-08-08 |website=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Mubanga Jnr |first=Aaron |date=12 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda wins golden boot in her first season in China |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022151531/https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |archive-date=22 October 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=Zambianfootball.co.zm}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Orlando Pride, 2024–present ===
[[File:NC_Courage_vs_Orlando_Pride_(Jun_2024)_057.jpg|alt=Banda in a match against the North Carolina Courage, June 2024|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda insyd a match against de North Carolina Courage, June 2024]]
On 7 March 2024, de National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride announce say dem sign Banda to a four-year contract thru de 2027 season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride acquires Zambian International Barbra Banda, signing forward to four-year deal |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-acquires-zambian-international-barbra-banda |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=orlandocitysc.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Dem transfer am for a $740,000 fee, na de transaction be de second-highest insyd women's football history at de time.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2024-03-05 |title=Source: Orlando Pride acquire Barbra Banda for $740,000 fee, second largest in world history – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/03/05/source-orlando-pride-acquire-barbra-banda-740000-transfer-fee-second-largest-world-history-nwsl-salary/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda make ein club debut off de bench insyd a 1–0 win over de San Diego Wave on 19 April.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/match-report-orlando-pride-remains-unbeaten-with-1-0-win-over-san-diego-wave-fc|title=Match Report: Orlando Pride remains unbeaten with 1-0 win over San Diego Wave FC|date=2024-04-19|publisher=[[Orlando Pride]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; She make an impressive first start on 26 April, insyd wich she assist, score, den draw a penalty insyd a 3–2 away win over de Washington Spirit.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-pride-win-washington-spirit/60623149|last=Gramajo|first=Mike|title=Orlando Pride continues unbeaten start to season with win at Washington Spirit|date=2024-04-27|publisher=[[WESH]]|access-date=2024-04-27}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda score eight goals insyd ein first seven games, tying [[Sophia Wilson|Sophia Smith]] for de Golden Boot lead.&lt;ref name=&quot;E524&quot;&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40213457/orlando-sets-nwsl-record-8th-straight-win-banda-brace|title=Orlando sets NWSL record with 8th straight win behind Banda brace|first=Jeff|last=Kassouf|date=2024-05-24|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=2024-05-25}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na dem name am NWSL Player of de Month for May plus seven goals insyd five games, wey dey include three braces.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-named-may-player-of-the-month-presented-by-ea-sports|title=Orlando Pride Forward Barbra Banda Named May Player of the Month, Presented by EA Sports|date=2024-06-06|publisher=[[National Women's Soccer League]]|access-date=2024-06-06}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 7 July she score ein 12th goal of de season to open a battle between de league ein last two undefeated teams, de Orlando Pride den de Kansas City Current, wich end as a 2–1 win for de Pride.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/soccer/kc-current/article285969546.html|title=Undefeated no more: Kansas City Current suffers first loss of NWSL season to Orlando|last=Sperry|first=Daniel|date=2024-07-07|newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; Orlando win de 2024 NWSL Shield after finishing de regular season insyd first place, collecting de first trophy insyd club history.&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield2&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL|date=7 October 2024|title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax|access-date=9 October 2024|website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda ein 13 goals insyd de season be second insyd de league only to Kansas City ein record-setting scorer Temwa Chawinga.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://equalizersoccer.com/quick-update/temwa-chawinga-wins-2024-nwsl-golden-boot/|title=Temwa Chawinga wins 2024 NWSL Golden Boot|date=2024-11-03|website=The Equalizer|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 8 November, insyd de first round of de 2024 NWSL Playoffs, Banda score two times insyd a 4–1 win over de Chicago Red Stars.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/pride-red-stars-score-b89ebd1d4ad4bcca9a2777421eb42fe7|title=Orlando Pride advance to NWSL semifinals with a 4-1 victory over Chicago Red Stars|date=2024-11-08|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd de semifinals, she score Orlando ein second goal wey [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] assist am for de third insyd Orlando ein 3–2 win against de Kansas City Current.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://themaneland.com/2024/11/17/orlando-pride-vs-kansas-city-current-final-score-3-2-as-pride-advance-to-nwsl-championship/|title=Orlando Pride vs. Kansas City Current: Final Score 3-2 as Pride Advance to NWSL Championship|last=Rollins|first=Sean|date=2024-11-17|website=The Mane Land|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda score de lone goal of de NWSL Championship Final on 23 November, threading de ball past Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury at close range to secure a 1–0 victory. Na dem name am de championship ein MVP.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/soccer/kc-current/article296053114.html|title=Barbra Banda leads Orlando Pride to NWSL championship at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City|date=2024-11-23|last=Sperry|first=Daniel|newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/pride-spirit-score-59015d9ab0f9838244e284ab9ba339e3|title=Barbra Banda's goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title|date=2024-11-24|last=Osen|first=Avery|access-date=2024-11-26|publisher=[[Associated Press]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda ein performance thru out de 2024 NWSL season lead to am being named to de NWSL Best XI, dem nominate am for de Ballon d'Or den NWSL MVP, wey dem vote am de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year.&lt;ref name=&quot;BBC24&quot;&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3e8d344vndo|title=Who is BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Banda?|date=2024-11-26|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/nwsl-reveals-2024-individual-awards-finalists-mvp-rookie-of-the-year/|title=NWSL Reveals 2024 Individual Awards Finalists|date=2024-11-14|website=[[Just Women's Sports]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd de 2025 season, Banda set an NWSL record for de fastest hat trick, scoring three against de Utah Royals insyd de first 38 minutes.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=24 May 2025 |title=Barbra Banda scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/breaking-news/article/barbra-banda-scores-fastest-hat-trick-in-nwsl-history-024642516.html |website=[[Yahoo Sports]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 August 2025, she suffer a hip adductor injury insyd a match against Kansas City, ruling am out for de remainder of de 2025 regular season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=2025-08-23 |title=Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda sidelined for season; 2024 NWSL Championship MVP injures hip adductor |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-sidelined-for-season-2024-nwsl-championship-mvp-injures-hip-adductor/ |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda return to de field at de start of de 2026 season wey na dem name am to de March NWSL Team of de Month after netting three goals insyd ein first three games back in action.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |date=2026-04-03 |title=NWSL Announces March Best XI of the Month, Presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-march-best-xi-of-the-month-presented-by-amazon-prime-x7868 |access-date=2026-04-03 |website= |publisher=[[NWSL]] |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== International career ==

=== Junior ===
Banda represent de Zambia women's national under-17 football team insyd de 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She turn 14 during de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Senior ===
On 6 March 2016, Banda make ein senior team debut insyd a 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Namibia.

Banda captain de Zambian squad at de 2020 Olympics insyd Tokyo, de first time Zambia compete at de international tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;france24-0820&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Barbra Banda: Zambian woman footballer packing a punch in China |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200827-barbra-banda-zambian-woman-footballer-packing-a-punch-in-china |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=France24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda one to watch after stellar Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/tokyo-2020-barbra-banda-stakes-claim-to-future-despite-zambias-exit/a-58661670 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=DW}}&lt;/ref&gt; During de team ein first group stage match, Banda score a hat trick against de Netherlands. De match end 3–10, de worst ever loss for de Zambia women's national football team den de highest-scoring women's football match insyd Olympics history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Ryan |date=21 July 2021 |title=Netherlands women's soccer blows out Zambia in historic win to open Olympics |url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/netherlands-womens-soccer-blows-out-zambia-in-historic-opening-win-134223836.html |access-date=21 July 2021 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dema second group match, Banda score anoda hat trick against China wey de match end insyd a 4–4 draw. She cam be de first woman footballer insyd Olympic history to score back-to-back hat tricks den de first to score two hat tricks insyd one tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=China PR 4–4 Zambia |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065436 |website=Fifa.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic history.&lt;ref name=&quot;espn-072421&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda on breaking Olympic record: I aim to become best in world |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619357/zambias-barbra-banda-breaking-olympic-record-aim-become-best-world |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=ESPN}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Nightmare for Germany! World Cup favourites suffer shock warm-up friendly defeat to 77th-ranked Zambia with Barbra Banda netting stunning 102nd-minute winner |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/germany-world-cup-favourites-friendly-defeat-zambia-barbra-banda/blt36795973f2bdba37 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 6 July 2022, Banda den three teammates, wey dey include striker [[Racheal Kundananji]], be ruled ineligible to compete give Zambia insyd de World Cup-qualifying tournament, Africa Cup of Nations, after a gender verification test find say dema natural testosterone levels be above those dem allow by de Confederation of African Football, wich get stricter gender verification rules dan de Olympics.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/07/06/barbra-banda-zambia-testosterone/|newspaper=[[Washington Post]]|title=Zambian soccer star Barbra Banda ineligible because of high testosterone|date=6 July 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/07/06/barbra-banda-zambia-out-wafcon-gender-eligibility-test-testosterone-levels-caf-faz|magazine=Sports Illustrated|title=Zambia's Barbra Banda Out of WAFCON Due to Gender Eligibility Tests, per Report|date=6 July 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Women's World Cup 2023 team guides part 12: Zambia|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/09/womens-world-cup-2023-team-guides-part-12-zambia|work=The Guardian|access-date=12 July 2023|date=July 9, 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt; De ruling spark significant controversy, wey Human Rights Watch&amp;nbsp;describe am as a &quot;clear violation&quot; of ein human rights.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Zambian Woman Footballer Sex Tested Because FIFA Allows It |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/07/13/zambian-woman-footballer-sex-tested-because-fifa-allows-it |website=Hrw.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd August 2022, following Zambia ein third-place finish at de tournament (den despite Banda no be able to compete), na she den seven of ein teammates be promoted by de Zambian Army. Na dem give Banda de rank of sergeant, de highest among de group.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Omotto |first=Joel |date=5 August 2022 |title=Zambia military promotes Banda &amp; seven others after World Cup qualification, bronze medal at 2022 Wafcon |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805110837/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-date=5 August 2022 |access-date=12 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd September 2022, Banda lead Zambia to win dema first 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, de top women's international football tournament for national teams from Southern Africa&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=12 September 2022 |title=Double delight for Barbra Banda as Copper Queens sweep COSAFA individual awards |url=https://zambia24.com/double-delight-for-barbra-banda-as-copper-queens-sweep-cosafa-individual-awards/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambia24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Barbra Banda back 'with a bang' for Zambia after eligibility row |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/62832165 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein ten goals earn am de Golden Ball for de best player of de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot; /&gt; Insyd June 2023, na dem name Banda to de Zambian squad for de 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup insyd Australia den New Zealand after she be ruled eligible to compete by FIFA insyd December 2022.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |title=Barbra Banda eligible to play at Women's World Cup, says Fifa|date=21 December 2022|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/64028532|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=8 July 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt;
[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
On 7 July 2023, she score two goals, wey dey include de game-winner insyd de 12th minute of injury time, against FIFA #2-ranked Germany, leading #77-ranked Zambia to an astounding 3–2 upset. Na dem name Banda Player of de Match.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women's World Cup warmup |url=https://apnews.com/article/germany-zambia-banda-popp-womens-world-cup-6670100e4a8d212a796bdad944d9c0bf |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Associated Press}}&lt;/ref&gt; Later dat month, on 31 July, Banda win player of de match insyd Zambia ein first win insyd a World Cup, a 3–1 victory over Costa Rica.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |agency=Reuters|date=2023-07-31|title=Zambia defeat Costa Rica to earn first-ever Women's World Cup points|language=en-GB|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/31/zambia-defeat-costa-rica-to-earn-first-ever-womens-world-cup-points|access-date=2023-08-21|issn=0261-3077}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=Jul 31, 2023|title=Visa Player of the Match: Barbra Banda|url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/sxbL6dBg00Oog8l6YRbXbA|access-date=2023-08-21|website=FIFA}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dis game Banda score Zambia ein second-ever World Cup goal, a penalty kick wich sanso be de 1,000th goal insyd Women's World Cup history.&lt;ref name=&quot;Bandaauto&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=World Cup NOW: Zambia finishes on a high note with first World Cup win |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-zambia-finishes-on-a-high-note-with-first-world-cup-win |website=FOX Sports}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 9 April 2024, she score a brace insyd a 2–0 away extra-time victory over Morocco, qualifying ein nation to de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]] by winning de home-and-away series 3–2 on aggregate.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Toufaily |first=Assile |date=9 April 2024 |title=Paris 2024 Olympics: Morocco Miss Out On Historic Qualification, Zambia Qualifies |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/assiletoufaily/2024/04/09/paris-2024-olympics-morocco-miss-out-on-historic-qualification-zambia-qualifies/ |website=Forbes}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 3 July 2024, na dem call Banda up to de Zambia squad for de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]. Although Zambia fail to advance past de group stage, na Banda be de joint second-highest goalscorer of de tournament after netting 4 goals insyd 3 games.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |title=Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda and Marta Earn Places on 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11 |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-s-barbra-banda-and-marta-earn-places-on-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11#:~:text=On%20an%20international%20stage,%20Banda,tricks%20at%20the%20Olympic%20Games. |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; 3 of ein goals combined for a hat-trick insyd Zambia ein 6–5 loss to Australia.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-07-28 |title=Australia come from behind in epic 6-5 win at 2024 Paris Olympics as Zambia's Banda sets hat trick record |url=https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/australia-come-from-behind-in-epic-6-5-win-at-2024-paris-olympics-as-zambias-banda-sets-hat-trick-record/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

November 2024 see am voted de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year after getting de most reader votes. Dis cam after ein performances insyd de 2024 Olympics, NWSL season, den NWSL playoffs, as well as she cam be de second most expensive women's signing insyd history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda be de subject of an online attack by J. K. Rowling wey imply say she be male. US Women's National Team Head Coach [[Emma Hayes]] den retired US midfielder Megan Rapinoe defend Banda.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=17 December 2024 |title=NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad- |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967730/2024/12/04/nwsl-barbra-banda-bad-faith-attacks/ |website=New York Times}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 November 2024 |title=Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jk-rowling-barbra-banda-bbc-footballer-of-the-year-award-trans-b2654651.html |website=The Independent}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 December 2024 na dem vote Banda de African Women's Footballer of de Year for 2024.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=CAFonline.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Oda work ==
After she be inspired by Zambian professional boxer [[Catherine Phiri]], Banda start boxing around age 14&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; first as an amateur den then after never losing a bout den oda amateurs refusing to fight am, she turn professional.&lt;ref name=&quot;bbc-boxer-1118&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2017 |title=In Zambia, women are boxing's stars |url=https://seattleglobalist.com/2017/03/22/in-zambia-women-are-boxings-stars/63745 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Seattle Globalist}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda compete insyd five professional bouts wey she win all five before opting to focus on football.&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot; /&gt;

Insyd 2021, Banda launch de Barbra Banda Foundation wich dey aim to support programs wey promote empowerment give women den girls on issues of economic inequality, gender-based violence, lack of access to equal opportunities, teenage pregnancies, den early marriages using de power of sport. De foundation co-host an annual football tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2 February 2021 |title=Barbra Banda Foundation, Annual Women's Challenge Cup Launched |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-foundation-annual-womens-challenge-cup-launched/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambian Football}}&lt;/ref&gt; On de foundation, Banda say, ''&quot;Like many, I did not come from a place of abundance and hence I understand what it means to need help and no one willing to help you. I have also experienced how much easier life gets when you have people ready to help you on your path to success.&quot;''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=4 February 2021 |title='Barbra Banda Foundation to inspire the girl-child' |url=https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708042936/https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Lusaka Sun}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda join Common Goal insyd 2019 pledging at least 1% of ein salary to a collective fund wey dey support football charities around de world.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=ntroducing our very first Zambian 🇿🇲 #CommonGoal members |url=https://www.facebook.com/CommonGoalOrg/posts/373385353301671:0?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbSfRn2jpM0xIrpnbwTyQnKDD51RfAuGld8yxD81byjtmECJcJHETQBFUT3rwswatU&amp;_rdr |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Common Goal}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Style of play ==
Banda be considered one of de best women's players insyd de world.&lt;ref name=&quot;BBC24&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42095376/espn-2024-best-50-women-soccer-players-ranked-world|title=ESPN FC Women's Rank: Top 50 soccer players of 2024|date=2024-11-13|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt; A goal-scorer, she dey possess speed, positioning, den finishing in front of net.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5902277/2024/11/06/barbra-banda-the-softly-spoken-zambian-goal-scorer-making-noise-with-orlando-pride/|title=Barbra Banda: The softly-spoken Zambian goal scorer making noise with Orlando Pride|date=2024-11-06|last=Yang|first=Steph|work=The New York Times|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda dey note Brazilian player [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] den Portuguese men's footballer [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] as players she dey admire.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 July 2021 |title=Two hat-tricks in two games: Zambia goal machine Banda taking the Olympics by storm |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/two-hat-tricks-two-games-zambia-goal-machine-banda-olympics/190iimy8i0vi01j7j6c51incg3 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=The Sporting News}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=15 October 2024 |title=Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl82288k2po |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{{updated|match played 16 June 2026}}&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/banda-barbra/333430/|title=Barbra Banda|website=Soccerway|accessdate=19 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;
|+ Appearances den goals by club, season den competition
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Club
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Season
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|League
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Cup
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Playoffs
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total 
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[EdF Logroño|Logroño]]

|[[2018–19 Primera División (women)|2018–19]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|17||8||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||17||8
|-

|[[2019–20 Primera División (women)|2019–20]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|9||7||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||9||7
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!26!!15!!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—!!26!!15
|-
|[[Shanghai Shengli]]
|[[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|url-status=live|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011141905/https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161 |archive-date=2020-10-11 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
|[[Chinese Women's Super League]]
|13||18||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||13||18
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot;|[[Orlando Pride]]
|[[2024 Orlando Pride season|2024]]
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]]
|22||13||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||3||4||25||17
|-
|[[2025 Orlando Pride season|2025]]
|16||8||1||0|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||17||8
|-
|[[2026 Orlando Pride season|2026]]
|12||11||colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||12||11
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!49!!31!!1!!0!!3!!4!!53!!35
|-
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|Career total
!88!!64!!1!!0!!3!!4!!92!!68
|}
==Goals==
''Scores den results list ein team ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Banda goal.'' ''Every international goal wey Banda score be give Zambia.''
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ International goals by date, venue, opponent, score, result and competition
|-
! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1 || 13 September 2017 || rowspan=6| [[Barbourfields Stadium]], [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–1 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6–3 || rowspan=6| [[2017 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2 || 15 September 2017 || {{fbw|ZIM}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3  || rowspan=2| 17 September 2017 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |{{fbw|MAD}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0  || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |2–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 4  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 5  || 21 September 2017 || {{fbw|RSA}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6  || 23 September 2017 || {{fbw|KEN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 7 || rowspan=2|4 April 2018 || rowspan=2| [[National Stadium (Tanzania)|National Stadium]], [[Dar es Salaam]], [[Tanzania]] || rowspan=2|{{fbw|TAN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–2 || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–3 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| [[2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 8 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 9 || 10 June 2018 || [[Rufaro Stadium]], [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || {{fbw|ZIM}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 10  || 13 September 2018 || rowspan=5| [[Wolfson Stadium]], [[Ibhayi]], [[South Africa]] || {{fbw|LES}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–0 || rowspan=5| [[2018 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 11 || 18 September 2018 || {{fbw|MOZ}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 12 || rowspan=3|4 November 2020 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| {{fbw|LES}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1–'''0 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |8–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 13 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 14 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 15 || 28 November 2020 || [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo]], [[Santiago de Chile|Santiago]], [[Chile]] || {{fbw|CHI}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1 || rowspan=2| [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 16 || 10 April 2021 || [[Bidvest Stadium]], [[Johannesburg]], South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 17 || rowspan=3|21 July 2021 || rowspan=6| [[Q&amp;A Stadium Miyagi|Miyagi Stadium]], [[Rifu]], [[Japan]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|NED}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–3 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–10 || rowspan=6| [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2020 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 18 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 19 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 20 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |24 July 2021 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|CHN}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |4–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 21 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 22 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''4'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 23 || rowspan=2| 11 February 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nkoloma Stadium]], [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–0 || rowspan=2| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 24 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 25 || rowspan=2| 1 September 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium]], [[Gqeberha]], South Africa || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NAM}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;10&quot; | [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align=center;&quot;| 26 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 27 || rowspan=5| 4 September 2022 || rowspan=5| [[NMU Stadium]], Gqeberha, South Africa || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | {{fbw|LES}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=5 align=center| 7–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 32 || 6 September 2022 || rowspan=2| Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|SWZ}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 2–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 33 || 9 September 2022 || {{fbw|TAN}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2–1
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 34 || 11 September 2022 || Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–0 {{aet}}
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 35 || 21 February 2023 || Miracle Sports Complex, [[Alanya]], [[Turkey]] || {{fbw|UZB}} || align=center|'''4'''–0 || align=center| 4–0 || [[2023 Turkish Women's Cup]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 36 || 7 April 2023 || [[Suwon World Cup Stadium]], [[Suwon]], [[South Korea]] || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 2–5 || rowspan=4| Friendly
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 37 || 30 June 2023 || [[Tissot Arena]], [[Biel/Bienne]], [[Switzerland]] || {{fbw|SUI}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 3–3
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 38 || rowspan=2| 7 July 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer]], [[Fürth]], [[Germany]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–2
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 39 || align=center|'''3'''–2
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 40 || 31 July 2023 || [[Waikato Stadium]], [[Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]], [[New Zealand]] || {{fbw|CRC}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 3–1 || [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 41 || rowspan=2| 22 September 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Père Jégo Stadium]], [[Casablanca]], [[Morocco]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | Friendly
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 42 || align=center|'''2'''–0 
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 43 || rowspan=3| 26 September 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Moulay Hassan Stadium]], [[Rabat]], Morocco || rowspan=3| {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''3'''–1 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–2
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 46 || rowspan=3| 29 November 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Estádio 22 de Junho]], [[Luanda]], [[Angola]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 48 || align=center|'''5'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 49 || 5 December 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Levy Mwanawasa Stadium]], [[Ndola]], Zambia || {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 6–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 50 || rowspan=2| 28 February 2024 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GHA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–3 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament|2024 Summer Olympic qualifiers]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 51 || align=center|'''3'''–3
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 52 || rowspan=2| 9 April 2024 || rowspan=2| Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 {{aet}}
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 53 || align=center|'''2'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 54 || rowspan=3| 28 July 2024 || rowspan=3| [[Allianz Riviera|Stade de Nice]], [[Nice]], [[France]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|AUS}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 5–6 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 55 || align=center|'''3'''–1
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 56 || align=center|'''4'''–2
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 57 || 31 July 2024 || [[Stade Geoffroy-Guichard]], [[Saint-Étienne]], France || {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–4
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 58 || 14 April 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Arena Pantanal]], [[Cuiabá]], [[Brazil]] || {{fbw|BRA}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–6 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | [[2026 FIFA Series (women's matches)|2026 FIFA Series]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 59 || 18 April 2026 || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–1 
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 60 || rowspan=4| 28 July 2026 || rowspan=4| [[Rabat Olympic Stadium]], Casablanca, Morocco || rowspan=4| {{fbw|EGY}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=4 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=5| [[2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations]]
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 61 || align=center|'''3'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 62 || align=center|'''4'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 63 || align=center|'''6'''–0
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|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 64 || 5 August 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Al Medina Stadium]], [[Rabat]], [[Morocco]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2−1 
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== Honours ==
'''Orlando Pride'''
*[[NWSL Championship]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp&gt;{{cite web |last1=Kassouf |first1=Jeff |title=Banda the difference as Orlando Pride crowned NWSL champs |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42573434/banda-difference-orlando-pride-crowned-nwsl-champs |website=[[ESPN]] |date=23 November 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Shield]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL |date=7 October 2024 |title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax |access-date=9 October 2024 |website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Zambia'''
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]]: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=11 September 2022 |title=Zambia claim maiden HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women's Championship title |url=https://cosafa.com/en-fr-pr-zambia-claim-maiden-hollywoodbets-cosafa-womens-championship-title/ |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=COSAFA}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Individual'''
*[[Chinese Women's Super League]] Top scorer: [[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]] top scorer: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;/&gt;
*[[IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer#Women's winners|IFFHS World's Best Woman International Goal Scorer]]: 2023&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|date=2 January 2024|title=IFFHS WOMEN'S WORLD BEST INTERNATIONAL GOAL SCORER 2023|url=https://iffhs.com/en/news/iffhs-womens-world-best-international-goal-scorer-2023-3292|access-date=2 January 2024|website=IFFHS}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[BBC Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=26 November 2024 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2 December 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Best XI First Team]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=NWSL |date=18 November 2024 |title=NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime {{!}} NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-winners-of-2024-nwsl-best-xi-awards-presented-by-amazon-prime |access-date=22 November 2024 |publisher=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp /&gt;
*[[FIFPRO World 11#FIFPRO Women's World 11|FIFPRO Women's World 11]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Who is in the 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11? {{!}} Aitana Bonmati, Barbra Banda &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/supporting-players/player-influence/world11/who-is-in-the-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11 |date=9 December 2024 |access-date=9 December 2024 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt; 2025&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=2025 FIFPRO World 11 winners revealed {{!}} Bellingham, Bonmati, Banda, Dembele, Palmer &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/articles/2025/11/2025-fifpro-world-11-winners-revealed |access-date=5 May 2025 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[African Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |website=CAF Online |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco/ |access-date=16 December 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[CAF Team of the Year|CAF Team of the Year Women's XI]]: [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI|2023]],&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=11 December 2023|title=Osimhen, Oshoala named African Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year at the CAF Awards 2023|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/osimhen-oshoala-named-african-men-s-and-women-s-player-of-the-year-at-the-caf-awards-2023/|access-date=12 December 2023|website=CAF}}&lt;/ref&gt; [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI 2|2024]]

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[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
'''Barbra Banda''' (born 20 March 2000) be a Zambian professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride den dey captain de Zambia national team.

Banda be widely considered one of de top women's players insyd de world. She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic football history, having scored three hat tricks at two Olympic Games. She lead Zambia to win de 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, earning de Golden Ball plus ten goals. Insyd 2024, she be named African Women's Footballer of de Year, BBC Women's Footballer of de Year den to de FIFPRO Women's World 11.

Insyd 2024, Banda sign plus de Pride for de second-highest transfer fee insyd women's football history at de time. Insyd ein first season insyd de NWSL, she lead de Pride to de NWSL Shield, 2024 NWSL Championship, wey na dem name am de NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player.

== Early life ==
Dem born Banda insyd Lusaka, de Zambian capital. She begin dey play football around de age of seven playing on de streets.&lt;ref name=&quot;bbc-boxer-1118&quot;&gt;{{cite news |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda: The striker who is also a boxer|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/africa/46234822|access-date=8 July 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Barbra Banda: &quot;We have something within us&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/barbra-banda-we-have-something-within-us |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=Olympics.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda be inspired by ein poppie wey play football wey go encourage am to practise.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot;&gt;{{cite web |title=Ronaldo-inspired Zambian striker Barbra Banda: &quot;I want to leave my mark in women's football.&quot; |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/ronaldo-inspired-zambia-striker-barbra-banda |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=International Olympic Committee}}&lt;/ref&gt; She play plus boys as de academy she attend no get a girls team.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot;&gt;{{cite web |date=1 September 2020 |title=Ex-boxer Banda packing a punch for Shanghai |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/01/WS5f4da11ea310675eafc56ad1.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=China Daily}}&lt;/ref&gt; After ein parents cam be concerned dat na ein focus on de sport dey interfere plus schooling, she sometimes go sneak out den &quot;throw dem (boots) out de window, then go out de door, wey na dem think maybe she just dey go outsyd, den then I go round to get dem.&quot;&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt;

== Club career ==

=== EDF Logroño, 2018–2020 ===
Banda sign plus Spanish first division club EDF Logroño insyd October 2018 becoming de first woman Zambian footballer to play insyd Europe.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; She score 16 goals insyd 28 matches plus de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Shanghai Shengli, 2020–2023 ===
Insyd January 2020, Banda sign plus Chinese Super League club [[:zh:上海农商银行女子足球队|Shanghai Shengli]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Barbra Banda isn’t waiting around&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=23 July 2021 |title=Barbra Banda isn't waiting around |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/07/23/barbra-banda-zambia-hat-trick-olympics-netherlands-analysis-profile/ |access-date=24 July 2021 |website=The Equalizer}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score insyd de 23rd minute of give debut give de club on 23 August.&lt;ref name=&quot;chinadaily-09202&quot; /&gt; Banda go on to score 18 goals insyd 13 league matches to emerge as de 2020 Chinese Women's Super League Golden Boot winner for most goals scored insyd de league.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahmadu |first=Samuel |date=11 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda emerges as Chinese Women's Super League top scorer |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/barbra-banda-emerges-as-chinese-womens-super-league-top/hibtstug5v4c166b59xfntbbc |access-date=2021-08-08 |website=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Mubanga Jnr |first=Aaron |date=12 October 2020 |title=Barbra Banda wins golden boot in her first season in China |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022151531/https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-wins-golden-boot-in-her-first-season-in-china/zfadmin/ |archive-date=22 October 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=Zambianfootball.co.zm}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Orlando Pride, 2024–present ===
[[File:NC_Courage_vs_Orlando_Pride_(Jun_2024)_057.jpg|alt=Banda in a match against the North Carolina Courage, June 2024|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda insyd a match against de North Carolina Courage, June 2024]]
On 7 March 2024, de National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride announce say dem sign Banda to a four-year contract thru de 2027 season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride acquires Zambian International Barbra Banda, signing forward to four-year deal |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-acquires-zambian-international-barbra-banda |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=orlandocitysc.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Dem transfer am for a $740,000 fee, na de transaction be de second-highest insyd women's football history at de time.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2024-03-05 |title=Source: Orlando Pride acquire Barbra Banda for $740,000 fee, second largest in world history – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/03/05/source-orlando-pride-acquire-barbra-banda-740000-transfer-fee-second-largest-world-history-nwsl-salary/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda make ein club debut off de bench insyd a 1–0 win over de San Diego Wave on 19 April.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/match-report-orlando-pride-remains-unbeaten-with-1-0-win-over-san-diego-wave-fc|title=Match Report: Orlando Pride remains unbeaten with 1-0 win over San Diego Wave FC|date=2024-04-19|publisher=[[Orlando Pride]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; She make an impressive first start on 26 April, insyd wich she assist, score, den draw a penalty insyd a 3–2 away win over de Washington Spirit.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-pride-win-washington-spirit/60623149|last=Gramajo|first=Mike|title=Orlando Pride continues unbeaten start to season with win at Washington Spirit|date=2024-04-27|publisher=[[WESH]]|access-date=2024-04-27}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda score eight goals insyd ein first seven games, tying [[Sophia Wilson|Sophia Smith]] for de Golden Boot lead.&lt;ref name=&quot;E524&quot;&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40213457/orlando-sets-nwsl-record-8th-straight-win-banda-brace|title=Orlando sets NWSL record with 8th straight win behind Banda brace|first=Jeff|last=Kassouf|date=2024-05-24|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=2024-05-25}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na dem name am NWSL Player of de Month for May plus seven goals insyd five games, wey dey include three braces.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-named-may-player-of-the-month-presented-by-ea-sports|title=Orlando Pride Forward Barbra Banda Named May Player of the Month, Presented by EA Sports|date=2024-06-06|publisher=[[National Women's Soccer League]]|access-date=2024-06-06}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 7 July she score ein 12th goal of de season to open a battle between de league ein last two undefeated teams, de Orlando Pride den de Kansas City Current, wich end as a 2–1 win for de Pride.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/soccer/kc-current/article285969546.html|title=Undefeated no more: Kansas City Current suffers first loss of NWSL season to Orlando|last=Sperry|first=Daniel|date=2024-07-07|newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; Orlando win de 2024 NWSL Shield after finishing de regular season insyd first place, collecting de first trophy insyd club history.&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield2&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL|date=7 October 2024|title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax|access-date=9 October 2024|website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda ein 13 goals insyd de season be second insyd de league only to Kansas City ein record-setting scorer Temwa Chawinga.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://equalizersoccer.com/quick-update/temwa-chawinga-wins-2024-nwsl-golden-boot/|title=Temwa Chawinga wins 2024 NWSL Golden Boot|date=2024-11-03|website=The Equalizer|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 8 November, insyd de first round of de 2024 NWSL Playoffs, Banda score two times insyd a 4–1 win over de Chicago Red Stars.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/pride-red-stars-score-b89ebd1d4ad4bcca9a2777421eb42fe7|title=Orlando Pride advance to NWSL semifinals with a 4-1 victory over Chicago Red Stars|date=2024-11-08|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|access-date=2024-11-08}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd de semifinals, she score Orlando ein second goal wey [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] assist am for de third insyd Orlando ein 3–2 win against de Kansas City Current.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://themaneland.com/2024/11/17/orlando-pride-vs-kansas-city-current-final-score-3-2-as-pride-advance-to-nwsl-championship/|title=Orlando Pride vs. Kansas City Current: Final Score 3-2 as Pride Advance to NWSL Championship|last=Rollins|first=Sean|date=2024-11-17|website=The Mane Land|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda score de lone goal of de NWSL Championship Final on 23 November, threading de ball past Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury at close range to secure a 1–0 victory. Na dem name am de championship ein MVP.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/soccer/kc-current/article296053114.html|title=Barbra Banda leads Orlando Pride to NWSL championship at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City|date=2024-11-23|last=Sperry|first=Daniel|newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/pride-spirit-score-59015d9ab0f9838244e284ab9ba339e3|title=Barbra Banda's goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title|date=2024-11-24|last=Osen|first=Avery|access-date=2024-11-26|publisher=[[Associated Press]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda ein performance thru out de 2024 NWSL season lead to am being named to de NWSL Best XI, dem nominate am for de Ballon d'Or den NWSL MVP, wey dem vote am de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year.&lt;ref name=&quot;BBC24&quot;&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3e8d344vndo|title=Who is BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Banda?|date=2024-11-26|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/nwsl-reveals-2024-individual-awards-finalists-mvp-rookie-of-the-year/|title=NWSL Reveals 2024 Individual Awards Finalists|date=2024-11-14|website=[[Just Women's Sports]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd de 2025 season, Banda set an NWSL record for de fastest hat trick, scoring three against de Utah Royals insyd de first 38 minutes.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=24 May 2025 |title=Barbra Banda scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/breaking-news/article/barbra-banda-scores-fastest-hat-trick-in-nwsl-history-024642516.html |website=[[Yahoo Sports]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 August 2025, she suffer a hip adductor injury insyd a match against Kansas City, ruling am out for de remainder of de 2025 regular season.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Sandra |date=2025-08-23 |title=Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda sidelined for season; 2024 NWSL Championship MVP injures hip adductor |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-forward-barbra-banda-sidelined-for-season-2024-nwsl-championship-mvp-injures-hip-adductor/ |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda return to de field at de start of de 2026 season wey na dem name am to de March NWSL Team of de Month after netting three goals insyd ein first three games back in action.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |date=2026-04-03 |title=NWSL Announces March Best XI of the Month, Presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-march-best-xi-of-the-month-presented-by-amazon-prime-x7868 |access-date=2026-04-03 |website= |publisher=[[NWSL]] |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== International career ==

=== Junior ===
Banda represent de Zambia women's national under-17 football team insyd de 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She turn 14 during de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;

=== Senior ===
On 6 March 2016, Banda make ein senior team debut insyd a 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Namibia.

Banda captain de Zambian squad at de 2020 Olympics insyd Tokyo, de first time Zambia compete at de international tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;france24-0820&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Barbra Banda: Zambian woman footballer packing a punch in China |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200827-barbra-banda-zambian-woman-footballer-packing-a-punch-in-china |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=France24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda one to watch after stellar Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/tokyo-2020-barbra-banda-stakes-claim-to-future-despite-zambias-exit/a-58661670 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=DW}}&lt;/ref&gt; During de team ein first group stage match, Banda score a hat trick against de Netherlands. De match end 3–10, de worst ever loss for de Zambia women's national football team den de highest-scoring women's football match insyd Olympics history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Ryan |date=21 July 2021 |title=Netherlands women's soccer blows out Zambia in historic win to open Olympics |url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/netherlands-womens-soccer-blows-out-zambia-in-historic-opening-win-134223836.html |access-date=21 July 2021 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dema second group match, Banda score anoda hat trick against China wey de match end insyd a 4–4 draw. She cam be de first woman footballer insyd Olympic history to score back-to-back hat tricks den de first to score two hat tricks insyd one tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=China PR 4–4 Zambia |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensolympic/tokyo2020/match-center/400065436 |website=Fifa.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be Africa ein all-time top scorer insyd Olympic history.&lt;ref name=&quot;espn-072421&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Zambia's Barbra Banda on breaking Olympic record: I aim to become best in world |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619357/zambias-barbra-banda-breaking-olympic-record-aim-become-best-world |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=ESPN}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Nightmare for Germany! World Cup favourites suffer shock warm-up friendly defeat to 77th-ranked Zambia with Barbra Banda netting stunning 102nd-minute winner |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/germany-world-cup-favourites-friendly-defeat-zambia-barbra-banda/blt36795973f2bdba37 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 6 July 2022, Banda den three teammates, wey dey include striker [[Racheal Kundananji]], be ruled ineligible to compete give Zambia insyd de World Cup-qualifying tournament, Africa Cup of Nations, after a gender verification test find say dema natural testosterone levels be above those dem allow by de Confederation of African Football, wich get stricter gender verification rules dan de Olympics.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/07/06/barbra-banda-zambia-testosterone/|newspaper=[[Washington Post]]|title=Zambian soccer star Barbra Banda ineligible because of high testosterone|date=6 July 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/07/06/barbra-banda-zambia-out-wafcon-gender-eligibility-test-testosterone-levels-caf-faz|magazine=Sports Illustrated|title=Zambia's Barbra Banda Out of WAFCON Due to Gender Eligibility Tests, per Report|date=6 July 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Women's World Cup 2023 team guides part 12: Zambia|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/09/womens-world-cup-2023-team-guides-part-12-zambia|work=The Guardian|access-date=12 July 2023|date=July 9, 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt; De ruling spark significant controversy, wey Human Rights Watch&amp;nbsp;describe am as a &quot;clear violation&quot; of ein human rights.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Zambian Woman Footballer Sex Tested Because FIFA Allows It |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/07/13/zambian-woman-footballer-sex-tested-because-fifa-allows-it |website=Hrw.org}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd August 2022, following Zambia ein third-place finish at de tournament (den despite Banda no be able to compete), na she den seven of ein teammates be promoted by de Zambian Army. Na dem give Banda de rank of sergeant, de highest among de group.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Omotto |first=Joel |date=5 August 2022 |title=Zambia military promotes Banda &amp; seven others after World Cup qualification, bronze medal at 2022 Wafcon |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805110837/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/zambia-military-promotes-banda-world-cup-2022-wafcon/bltd77d1bb0b565317e |archive-date=5 August 2022 |access-date=12 July 2023 |publisher=Goal.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd September 2022, Banda lead Zambia to win dema first 2022 COSAFA Women's Cup, de top women's international football tournament for national teams from Southern Africa&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=12 September 2022 |title=Double delight for Barbra Banda as Copper Queens sweep COSAFA individual awards |url=https://zambia24.com/double-delight-for-barbra-banda-as-copper-queens-sweep-cosafa-individual-awards/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambia24}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Barbra Banda back 'with a bang' for Zambia after eligibility row |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/62832165 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein ten goals earn am de Golden Ball for de best player of de tournament.&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot; /&gt; Insyd June 2023, na dem name Banda to de Zambian squad for de 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup insyd Australia den New Zealand after she be ruled eligible to compete by FIFA insyd December 2022.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |title=Barbra Banda eligible to play at Women's World Cup, says Fifa|date=21 December 2022|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/64028532|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=8 July 2023}}&lt;/ref&gt;
[[File:2023-07-07_Fussball,_Frauen,_Länderspiel,_Deutschland_-_Sambia_1DX_7004_by_Stepro.jpg|alt=Banda during the [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]] 3–2 upset win over Germany, 7 July 2023|right|thumb|280x280px|Banda during the 3–2 upset win over Germany, in a warm-up friendly match for [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]], 7 July 2023 ]]
On 7 July 2023, she score two goals, wey dey include de game-winner insyd de 12th minute of injury time, against FIFA #2-ranked Germany, leading #77-ranked Zambia to an astounding 3–2 upset. Na dem name Banda Player of de Match.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women's World Cup warmup |url=https://apnews.com/article/germany-zambia-banda-popp-womens-world-cup-6670100e4a8d212a796bdad944d9c0bf |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Associated Press}}&lt;/ref&gt; Later dat month, on 31 July, Banda win player of de match insyd Zambia ein first win insyd a World Cup, a 3–1 victory over Costa Rica.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |agency=Reuters|date=2023-07-31|title=Zambia defeat Costa Rica to earn first-ever Women's World Cup points|language=en-GB|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/31/zambia-defeat-costa-rica-to-earn-first-ever-womens-world-cup-points|access-date=2023-08-21|issn=0261-3077}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=Jul 31, 2023|title=Visa Player of the Match: Barbra Banda|url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/sxbL6dBg00Oog8l6YRbXbA|access-date=2023-08-21|website=FIFA}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd dis game Banda score Zambia ein second-ever World Cup goal, a penalty kick wich sanso be de 1,000th goal insyd Women's World Cup history.&lt;ref name=&quot;Bandaauto&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=World Cup NOW: Zambia finishes on a high note with first World Cup win |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-zambia-finishes-on-a-high-note-with-first-world-cup-win |website=FOX Sports}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 9 April 2024, she score a brace insyd a 2–0 away extra-time victory over Morocco, qualifying ein nation to de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]] by winning de home-and-away series 3–2 on aggregate.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Toufaily |first=Assile |date=9 April 2024 |title=Paris 2024 Olympics: Morocco Miss Out On Historic Qualification, Zambia Qualifies |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/assiletoufaily/2024/04/09/paris-2024-olympics-morocco-miss-out-on-historic-qualification-zambia-qualifies/ |website=Forbes}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 3 July 2024, na dem call Banda up to de Zambia squad for de [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]. Although Zambia fail to advance past de group stage, na Banda be de joint second-highest goalscorer of de tournament after netting 4 goals insyd 3 games.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last= |title=Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda and Marta Earn Places on 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11 |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-s-barbra-banda-and-marta-earn-places-on-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11#:~:text=On%20an%20international%20stage,%20Banda,tricks%20at%20the%20Olympic%20Games. |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; 3 of ein goals combined for a hat-trick insyd Zambia ein 6–5 loss to Australia.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-07-28 |title=Australia come from behind in epic 6-5 win at 2024 Paris Olympics as Zambia's Banda sets hat trick record |url=https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/australia-come-from-behind-in-epic-6-5-win-at-2024-paris-olympics-as-zambias-banda-sets-hat-trick-record/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

November 2024 see am voted de BBC Women's Footballer of de Year after getting de most reader votes. Dis cam after ein performances insyd de 2024 Olympics, NWSL season, den NWSL playoffs, as well as she cam be de second most expensive women's signing insyd history.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Na Banda be de subject of an online attack by J. K. Rowling wey imply say she be male. US Women's National Team Head Coach [[Emma Hayes]] den retired US midfielder Megan Rapinoe defend Banda.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=17 December 2024 |title=NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad- |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967730/2024/12/04/nwsl-barbra-banda-bad-faith-attacks/ |website=New York Times}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=27 November 2024 |title=Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jk-rowling-barbra-banda-bbc-footballer-of-the-year-award-trans-b2654651.html |website=The Independent}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 16 December 2024 na dem vote Banda de African Women's Footballer of de Year for 2024.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=CAFonline.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Oda work ==
After she be inspired by Zambian professional boxer [[Catherine Phiri]], Banda start boxing around age 14&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt; first as an amateur den then after never losing a bout den oda amateurs refusing to fight am, she turn professional.&lt;ref name=&quot;bbc-boxer-1118&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2017 |title=In Zambia, women are boxing's stars |url=https://seattleglobalist.com/2017/03/22/in-zambia-women-are-boxings-stars/63745 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Seattle Globalist}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda compete insyd five professional bouts wey she win all five before opting to focus on football.&lt;ref name=&quot;dw-0721&quot; /&gt;

Insyd 2021, Banda launch de Barbra Banda Foundation wich dey aim to support programs wey promote empowerment give women den girls on issues of economic inequality, gender-based violence, lack of access to equal opportunities, teenage pregnancies, den early marriages using de power of sport. De foundation co-host an annual football tournament.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2 February 2021 |title=Barbra Banda Foundation, Annual Women's Challenge Cup Launched |url=https://zambianfootball.co.zm/barbra-banda-foundation-annual-womens-challenge-cup-launched/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Zambian Football}}&lt;/ref&gt; On de foundation, Banda say, ''&quot;Like many, I did not come from a place of abundance and hence I understand what it means to need help and no one willing to help you. I have also experienced how much easier life gets when you have people ready to help you on your path to success.&quot;''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=4 February 2021 |title='Barbra Banda Foundation to inspire the girl-child' |url=https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708042936/https://www.thezambiansun.news/2021/02/04/barbra-banda-foundation-to-inspire-the-girl-child/ |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Lusaka Sun}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Banda join Common Goal insyd 2019 pledging at least 1% of ein salary to a collective fund wey dey support football charities around de world.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=ntroducing our very first Zambian 🇿🇲 #CommonGoal members |url=https://www.facebook.com/CommonGoalOrg/posts/373385353301671:0?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbSfRn2jpM0xIrpnbwTyQnKDD51RfAuGld8yxD81byjtmECJcJHETQBFUT3rwswatU&amp;_rdr |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=Common Goal}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Style of play ==
Banda be considered one of de best women's players insyd de world.&lt;ref name=&quot;BBC24&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42095376/espn-2024-best-50-women-soccer-players-ranked-world|title=ESPN FC Women's Rank: Top 50 soccer players of 2024|date=2024-11-13|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt; A goal-scorer, she dey possess speed, positioning, den finishing in front of net.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5902277/2024/11/06/barbra-banda-the-softly-spoken-zambian-goal-scorer-making-noise-with-orlando-pride/|title=Barbra Banda: The softly-spoken Zambian goal scorer making noise with Orlando Pride|date=2024-11-06|last=Yang|first=Steph|work=The New York Times|access-date=2024-11-26}}&lt;/ref&gt; Banda dey note Brazilian player [[Marta (footballer)|Marta]] den Portuguese men's footballer [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] as players she dey admire.&lt;ref name=&quot;olympics-0623&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 July 2021 |title=Two hat-tricks in two games: Zambia goal machine Banda taking the Olympics by storm |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/two-hat-tricks-two-games-zambia-goal-machine-banda-olympics/190iimy8i0vi01j7j6c51incg3 |access-date=8 July 2023 |publisher=The Sporting News}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=15 October 2024 |title=Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl82288k2po |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=BBC}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{{updated|match played 16 June 2026}}&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/banda-barbra/333430/|title=Barbra Banda|website=Soccerway|accessdate=19 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;
|+ Appearances den goals by club, season den competition
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Club
!rowspan=&quot;2&quot;|Season
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|League
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Cup
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Playoffs
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total 
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[EdF Logroño|Logroño]]

|[[2018–19 Primera División (women)|2018–19]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|17||8||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||17||8
|-

|[[2019–20 Primera División (women)|2019–20]]
|[[Primera División (women)|Primera División]]
|9||7||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||9||7
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!26!!15!!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—!!26!!15
|-
|[[Shanghai Shengli]]
|[[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|url-status=live|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011141905/https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161 |archive-date=2020-10-11 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
|[[Chinese Women's Super League]]
|13||18||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||13||18
|-
| rowspan=&quot;4&quot;|[[Orlando Pride]]
|[[2024 Orlando Pride season|2024]]
| rowspan=&quot;3&quot;|[[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]]
|22||13||colspan=&quot;2&quot;|—||3||4||25||17
|-
|[[2025 Orlando Pride season|2025]]
|16||8||1||0|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||17||8
|-
|[[2026 Orlando Pride season|2026]]
|12||11||colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—|| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—||12||11
|-
!colspan=&quot;2&quot;|Total
!49!!31!!1!!0!!3!!4!!53!!35
|-
!colspan=&quot;3&quot;|Career total
!88!!64!!1!!0!!3!!4!!92!!68
|}
==Goals==
''Scores den results list ein team ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Banda goal.'' ''Every international goal wey Banda score be give Zambia.''
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|+ International goals by date, venue, opponent, score, result and competition
|-
! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1 || 13 September 2017 || rowspan=6| [[Barbourfields Stadium]], [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–1 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6–3 || rowspan=6| [[2017 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2 || 15 September 2017 || {{fbw|ZIM}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3  || rowspan=2| 17 September 2017 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |{{fbw|MAD}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0  || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |2–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 4  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 5  || 21 September 2017 || {{fbw|RSA}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 6  || 23 September 2017 || {{fbw|KEN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1  ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 7 || rowspan=2|4 April 2018 || rowspan=2| [[National Stadium (Tanzania)|National Stadium]], [[Dar es Salaam]], [[Tanzania]] || rowspan=2|{{fbw|TAN}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–2 || rowspan=2 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–3 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| [[2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 8 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 9 || 10 June 2018 || [[Rufaro Stadium]], [[Harare]], Zimbabwe || {{fbw|ZIM}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 10  || 13 September 2018 || rowspan=5| [[Wolfson Stadium]], [[Ibhayi]], [[South Africa]] || {{fbw|LES}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–0 || rowspan=5| [[2018 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 11 || 18 September 2018 || {{fbw|MOZ}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–0 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 3–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 12 || rowspan=3|4 November 2020 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot;| {{fbw|LES}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1–'''0 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |8–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 13 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 14 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 15 || 28 November 2020 || [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo]], [[Santiago de Chile|Santiago]], [[Chile]] || {{fbw|CHI}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 2–1 || rowspan=2| [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 16 || 10 April 2021 || [[Bidvest Stadium]], [[Johannesburg]], South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–0 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 1–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 17 || rowspan=3|21 July 2021 || rowspan=6| [[Q&amp;A Stadium Miyagi|Miyagi Stadium]], [[Rifu]], [[Japan]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|NED}} ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–3 || rowspan=3 style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |3–10 || rowspan=6| [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2020 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 18 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''2'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 19 ||style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–10
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 20 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |24 July 2021 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; |{{fbw|CHN}} || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''1'''–1 || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot; |4–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 21 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 22 || style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| '''4'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 23 || rowspan=2| 11 February 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nkoloma Stadium]], [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–0 || rowspan=2| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 24 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 25 || rowspan=2| 1 September 2022 || rowspan=2| [[Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium]], [[Gqeberha]], South Africa || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NAM}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;10&quot; | [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align=center;&quot;| 26 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 27 || rowspan=5| 4 September 2022 || rowspan=5| [[NMU Stadium]], Gqeberha, South Africa || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | {{fbw|LES}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=5 align=center| 7–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 28 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 29 || align=center|'''4'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 30 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 31 || align=center|'''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 32 || 6 September 2022 || rowspan=2| Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|SWZ}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 2–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 33 || 9 September 2022 || {{fbw|TAN}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 34 || 11 September 2022 || Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa || {{fbw|RSA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 35 || 21 February 2023 || Miracle Sports Complex, [[Alanya]], [[Turkey]] || {{fbw|UZB}} || align=center|'''4'''–0 || align=center| 4–0 || [[2023 Turkish Women's Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 36 || 7 April 2023 || [[Suwon World Cup Stadium]], [[Suwon]], [[South Korea]] || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 2–5 || rowspan=4| Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 37 || 30 June 2023 || [[Tissot Arena]], [[Biel/Bienne]], [[Switzerland]] || {{fbw|SUI}} || align=center|'''2'''–1 || align=center| 3–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 38 || rowspan=2| 7 July 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer]], [[Fürth]], [[Germany]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 39 || align=center|'''3'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 40 || 31 July 2023 || [[Waikato Stadium]], [[Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]], [[New Zealand]] || {{fbw|CRC}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 3–1 || [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 41 || rowspan=2| 22 September 2023 || rowspan=2| [[Père Jégo Stadium]], [[Casablanca]], [[Morocco]] || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 || rowspan=&quot;5&quot; | Friendly
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 42 || align=center|'''2'''–0 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 43 || rowspan=3| 26 September 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Moulay Hassan Stadium]], [[Rabat]], Morocco || rowspan=3| {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''3'''–1 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 44 || align=center|'''4'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 45 || align=center|'''5'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 46 || rowspan=3| 29 November 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Estádio 22 de Junho]], [[Luanda]], [[Angola]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 47 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 48 || align=center|'''5'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 49 || 5 December 2023 || rowspan=3| [[Levy Mwanawasa Stadium]], [[Ndola]], Zambia || {{fbw|ANG}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center| 6–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 50 || rowspan=2| 28 February 2024 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|GHA}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 3–3 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament|2024 Summer Olympic qualifiers]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 51 || align=center|'''3'''–3
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 52 || rowspan=2| 9 April 2024 || rowspan=2| Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 2–0 {{aet}}
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 53 || align=center|'''2'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 54 || rowspan=3| 28 July 2024 || rowspan=3| [[Allianz Riviera|Stade de Nice]], [[Nice]], [[France]] || rowspan=&quot;3&quot; | {{fbw|AUS}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || rowspan=3 align=center| 5–6 || rowspan=&quot;4&quot; | [[Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 55 || align=center|'''3'''–1
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 56 || align=center|'''4'''–2
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 57 || 31 July 2024 || [[Stade Geoffroy-Guichard]], [[Saint-Étienne]], France || {{fbw|GER}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–4
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 58 || 14 April 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Arena Pantanal]], [[Cuiabá]], [[Brazil]] || {{fbw|BRA}} || align=center|'''1'''–2 || align=center| 1–6 || rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | [[2026 FIFA Series (women's matches)|2026 FIFA Series]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 59 || 18 April 2026 || {{fbw|KOR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 1–1 
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 60 || rowspan=4| 28 July 2026 || rowspan=4| [[Rabat Olympic Stadium]], Casablanca, Morocco || rowspan=4| {{fbw|EGY}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || rowspan=4 align=center| 6–0 || rowspan=5| [[2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations]]
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 61 || align=center|'''3'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 62 || align=center|'''4'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 63 || align=center|'''6'''–0
|-
|style=&quot;text-align:center;&quot;| 64 || 5 August 2026 || rowspan=2| [[Al Medina Stadium]], [[Rabat]], [[Morocco]] || {{fbw|MWI}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center| 2−1 
|}
== Honours ==
'''Orlando Pride'''
*[[NWSL Championship]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp&gt;{{cite web |last1=Kassouf |first1=Jeff |title=Banda the difference as Orlando Pride crowned NWSL champs |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42573434/banda-difference-orlando-pride-crowned-nwsl-champs |website=[[ESPN]] |date=23 November 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Shield]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=&quot;2024Shield&quot;&gt;{{cite news |last=NWSL |date=7 October 2024 |title=Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-claims-2024-nwsl-shield-presented-by-carmax |access-date=9 October 2024 |website=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Zambia'''
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]]: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=11 September 2022 |title=Zambia claim maiden HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women's Championship title |url=https://cosafa.com/en-fr-pr-zambia-claim-maiden-hollywoodbets-cosafa-womens-championship-title/ |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=COSAFA}}&lt;/ref&gt;

'''Individual'''
*[[Chinese Women's Super League]] Top scorer: [[2020 Chinese Women's Super League|2020]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|date=11 October 2020|title=#CWSL {{!}} Topscorers of the League|url=https://twitter.com/CHNWNT/status/1315294569840476161|access-date=6 August 2021|website=China Women's Football - 中国女足}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship]] top scorer: [[2022 COSAFA Women's Championship|2022]]&lt;ref name=&quot;zambia24-2022 COSAFA&quot;/&gt;
*[[IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer#Women's winners|IFFHS World's Best Woman International Goal Scorer]]: 2023&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|date=2 January 2024|title=IFFHS WOMEN'S WORLD BEST INTERNATIONAL GOAL SCORER 2023|url=https://iffhs.com/en/news/iffhs-womens-world-best-international-goal-scorer-2023-3292|access-date=2 January 2024|website=IFFHS}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[BBC Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=26 November 2024 |title=Barbra Banda wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8jypk4xz7xo |access-date=2 December 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Best XI First Team]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=NWSL |date=18 November 2024 |title=NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime {{!}} NWSL Announces Winners of 2024 NWSL Best XI Awards, presented by Amazon Prime |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-winners-of-2024-nwsl-best-xi-awards-presented-by-amazon-prime |access-date=22 November 2024 |publisher=NWSL}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player]]: [[2024 National Women's Soccer League season|2024]]&lt;ref name=2024NWSLChamp /&gt;
*[[FIFPRO World 11#FIFPRO Women's World 11|FIFPRO Women's World 11]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Who is in the 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11? {{!}} Aitana Bonmati, Barbra Banda &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/supporting-players/player-influence/world11/who-is-in-the-2024-fifpro-women-s-world-11 |date=9 December 2024 |access-date=9 December 2024 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt; 2025&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=2025 FIFPRO World 11 winners revealed {{!}} Bellingham, Bonmati, Banda, Dembele, Palmer &amp; more! |url=https://www.fifpro.org/en/articles/2025/11/2025-fifpro-world-11-winners-revealed |access-date=5 May 2025 |website=FIFPRO}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[African Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2024&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |title=Lookman, Banda and Williams are big winners at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco |website=CAF Online |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/lookman-banda-and-williams-are-big-winners-at-2024-caf-awards-in-marrakech-morocco/ |access-date=16 December 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[CAF Team of the Year|CAF Team of the Year Women's XI]]: [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI|2023]],&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news |date=11 December 2023|title=Osimhen, Oshoala named African Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year at the CAF Awards 2023|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/osimhen-oshoala-named-african-men-s-and-women-s-player-of-the-year-at-the-caf-awards-2023/|access-date=12 December 2023|website=CAF}}&lt;/ref&gt; [[CAF Team of the Year#Women's XI 2|2024]]

== References ==
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* {{NWSL player|0021a2896ee54ef191fb324dec97dd78/barbra-banda}}
* [https://www.goal.com/en/player/barbra-banda/e2obgph6szyo04em3qr94g1qt Barbra Banda] at [[Goal (website)|GOAL]]
* {{Soccerway}}
* {{Olympics.com|barbra-banda}}
* {{Instagram}}
* [https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/barbra-banda/ Barbra Banda] at WorldFootball.net
* [https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/147612 Barbra Banda] at Olympedia

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'''Ellen Ingergerd Wangerheim''' (born 1 September 2004) be a Swedish professional footballer wey dey play as a forward give Women's Super League club Manchester United den de Sweden national team.&lt;ref name=&quot;soccerway&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=Soccerway. E. Wangerheim profile |url=https://au.soccerway.com/players/ellen-wangerheim/659620/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240614021706/https://au.soccerway.com/players/ellen-wangerheim/659620/ |archive-date=14 June 2024 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=au.soccerway.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=UEFA.com. Ellen Wangerheim |url=https://www.uefa.com/errors/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Manchester United sign Wangerheim, Birmingham make ‘statement of intent’ |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/16/womens-football-transfers-manchester-united-sign-ellen-wangerheim |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Club career ==

=== Hammarby IF ===
Spending ein youth career at Nacka FC, Wangerheim join Hammarby insyd 2020 as a 15-year-old wen na de club be promoted from de Elitettan.&lt;ref name=&quot;soccerway&quot; /&gt; Insyd May 2022, Wangerheim suffer a cruciate ligament injury just minutes after scoring a goal at Brommapojkarna wey na dem sideline am for around 13 months.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=Ellen Wangerheim säljs till Manchester United |url=https://www.hammarbyfotboll.se/nyheter/ellen-wangerheim-saeljs-till-manchester-united |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=Hammarby Fotboll |language=sv-SE}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd 2023, she score eight league goals to help Hammarby win both de OBOS Damallsvenskan (Swedish league) title den de Svenska Cupen (Swedish Cup). Dis plete a historic domestic double give de club. Insyd 2024, Wangerheim develop into a prolific goalscorer give Hammarby, netting 13 times insyd de league. On 21 November 2024, Wangerheim score ein first UEFA Women's Champions League goal insyd a 2-1 loss against Manchester City.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=History: Hammarby 1-2 Man City {{!}} UEFA Women's Champions League 2024/25 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/match/2042685--hammarby-vs-man-city/ |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Wangerheim score a career-best tally of 17 goals insyd de 2025 Damallsvenskan wey she fire Hammarby to de 2024-25 Svenska Cupen trophy, remarkably scoring 11 times insyd just six matches to finish as de cup ein top scorer. On 21 May 2025, Wangerheim score both goals as Hammarby beat Norrköping 2-0 insyd de Swedish Cup final.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Hammarby - IFK Norrköping FK - Matchfakta - Svensk fotboll |url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se/matchfakta/hammarby--ifk-norrkoping-fk-svenska-cupen-damer/6370817/}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be regarded as an emerging talent insyd Swedish women's football, de rising star reportedly attract interest from several top European clubs, wey dey include Women's Super League (WSL) clubs Chelsea den Manchester City den Frauen-Bundesliga club Wolfsburg.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2025-05-14 |title=Top clubs eye Hammarby for reinforcements |url=https://womenfootball.blog/top-clubs-eye-hammarby-for-reinforcements/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Women's Football News |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score 65 goals wey she make 136 appearances give Hammarby during ein six years at de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot; /&gt;

=== Manchester United ===
On 16 January 2026, English Women's Super League club Manchester United announce say dem sign Wangerheim on a three-year contract til June 2029.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2026-01-16 |title=Manchester United sign Swedish international Ellen Wangerheim from Hammarby |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47629526/manchester-united-signing-ellen-wangerheim-womens-super-league |access-date=2026-01-16 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Ellen Wangerheim joins United Women |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/News/Detail/Ellen%20Wangerheim%20signs%20for%20Man%20Utd%20Women%2016%20January%202026 |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=www.manutd.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; De Swede make ein United debut on 18 January insyd a 5-0 Women's FA Cup win over Burnley.

== International career ==
Wangerheim play give Sweden's youth national teams between 2021 den 2023. On 4 April 2025, she make ein senior debut give Sweden, coming on for Stina Blackstenius during a 3-2 UEFA Women's Nations League victory against Italy insyd Solna.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=Sweden-Italy {{!}} UEFA Women's Nations League 2027 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensnationsleague/match/2042910--sweden-vs-italy/ |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Na dem include am insyd Sweden's squad for de UEFA Women's Euro 2025. Wangerheim make two substitute appearances at de tournament as Sweden be knocked out on penalties by eventual winners England insyd de quarter-finals.

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'''Ellen Ingergerd Wangerheim''' (born 1 September 2004) be a Swedish professional footballer wey dey play as a forward give Women's Super League club Manchester United den de Sweden national team.&lt;ref name=&quot;soccerway&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=Soccerway. E. Wangerheim profile |url=https://au.soccerway.com/players/ellen-wangerheim/659620/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240614021706/https://au.soccerway.com/players/ellen-wangerheim/659620/ |archive-date=14 June 2024 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=au.soccerway.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=UEFA.com. Ellen Wangerheim |url=https://www.uefa.com/errors/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Manchester United sign Wangerheim, Birmingham make ‘statement of intent’ |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/16/womens-football-transfers-manchester-united-sign-ellen-wangerheim |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Club career ==

=== Hammarby IF ===
Spending ein youth career at Nacka FC, Wangerheim join Hammarby insyd 2020 as a 15-year-old wen na de club be promoted from de Elitettan.&lt;ref name=&quot;soccerway&quot; /&gt; Insyd May 2022, Wangerheim suffer a cruciate ligament injury just minutes after scoring a goal at Brommapojkarna wey na dem sideline am for around 13 months.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=Ellen Wangerheim säljs till Manchester United |url=https://www.hammarbyfotboll.se/nyheter/ellen-wangerheim-saeljs-till-manchester-united |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=Hammarby Fotboll |language=sv-SE}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd 2023, she score eight league goals to help Hammarby win both de OBOS Damallsvenskan (Swedish league) title den de Svenska Cupen (Swedish Cup). Dis plete a historic domestic double give de club. Insyd 2024, Wangerheim develop into a prolific goalscorer give Hammarby, netting 13 times insyd de league. On 21 November 2024, Wangerheim score ein first UEFA Women's Champions League goal insyd a 2-1 loss against Manchester City.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=History: Hammarby 1-2 Man City {{!}} UEFA Women's Champions League 2024/25 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/match/2042685--hammarby-vs-man-city/ |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Wangerheim score a career-best tally of 17 goals insyd de 2025 Damallsvenskan wey she fire Hammarby to de 2024-25 Svenska Cupen trophy, remarkably scoring 11 times insyd just six matches to finish as de cup ein top scorer. On 21 May 2025, Wangerheim score both goals as Hammarby beat Norrköping 2-0 insyd de Swedish Cup final.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Hammarby - IFK Norrköping FK - Matchfakta - Svensk fotboll |url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se/matchfakta/hammarby--ifk-norrkoping-fk-svenska-cupen-damer/6370817/}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be regarded as an emerging talent insyd Swedish women's football, de rising star reportedly attract interest from several top European clubs, wey dey include Women's Super League (WSL) clubs Chelsea den Manchester City den Frauen-Bundesliga club Wolfsburg.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2025-05-14 |title=Top clubs eye Hammarby for reinforcements |url=https://womenfootball.blog/top-clubs-eye-hammarby-for-reinforcements/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Women's Football News |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score 65 goals wey she make 136 appearances give Hammarby during ein six years at de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot; /&gt;

=== Manchester United ===
On 16 January 2026, English Women's Super League club Manchester United announce say dem sign Wangerheim on a three-year contract til June 2029.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2026-01-16 |title=Manchester United sign Swedish international Ellen Wangerheim from Hammarby |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47629526/manchester-united-signing-ellen-wangerheim-womens-super-league |access-date=2026-01-16 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Ellen Wangerheim joins United Women |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/News/Detail/Ellen%20Wangerheim%20signs%20for%20Man%20Utd%20Women%2016%20January%202026 |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=www.manutd.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; De Swede make ein United debut on 18 January insyd a 5-0 Women's FA Cup win over Burnley.

== International career ==
Wangerheim play give Sweden's youth national teams between 2021 den 2023. On 4 April 2025, she make ein senior debut give Sweden, coming on for Stina Blackstenius during a 3-2 UEFA Women's Nations League victory against Italy insyd Solna.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=Sweden-Italy {{!}} UEFA Women's Nations League 2027 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensnationsleague/match/2042910--sweden-vs-italy/ |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Na dem include am insyd Sweden's squad for de UEFA Women's Euro 2025. Wangerheim make two substitute appearances at de tournament as Sweden be knocked out on penalties by eventual winners England insyd de quarter-finals.

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'''Ellen Ingergerd Wangerheim''' (born 1 September 2004) be a Swedish professional footballer wey dey play as a forward give Women's Super League club Manchester United den de Sweden national team.&lt;ref name=&quot;soccerway&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=Soccerway. E. Wangerheim profile |url=https://au.soccerway.com/players/ellen-wangerheim/659620/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240614021706/https://au.soccerway.com/players/ellen-wangerheim/659620/ |archive-date=14 June 2024 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=au.soccerway.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=UEFA.com. Ellen Wangerheim |url=https://www.uefa.com/errors/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Manchester United sign Wangerheim, Birmingham make ‘statement of intent’ |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/16/womens-football-transfers-manchester-united-sign-ellen-wangerheim |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Club career ==

=== Hammarby IF ===
Spending ein youth career at Nacka FC, Wangerheim join Hammarby insyd 2020 as a 15-year-old wen na de club be promoted from de Elitettan.&lt;ref name=&quot;soccerway&quot; /&gt; Insyd May 2022, Wangerheim suffer a cruciate ligament injury just minutes after scoring a goal at Brommapojkarna wey na dem sideline am for around 13 months.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=Ellen Wangerheim säljs till Manchester United |url=https://www.hammarbyfotboll.se/nyheter/ellen-wangerheim-saeljs-till-manchester-united |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=Hammarby Fotboll |language=sv-SE}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd 2023, she score eight league goals to help Hammarby win both de OBOS Damallsvenskan (Swedish league) title den de Svenska Cupen (Swedish Cup). Dis plete a historic domestic double give de club. Insyd 2024, Wangerheim develop into a prolific goalscorer give Hammarby, netting 13 times insyd de league. On 21 November 2024, Wangerheim score ein first UEFA Women's Champions League goal insyd a 2-1 loss against Manchester City.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=History: Hammarby 1-2 Man City {{!}} UEFA Women's Champions League 2024/25 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/match/2042685--hammarby-vs-man-city/ |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Wangerheim score a career-best tally of 17 goals insyd de 2025 Damallsvenskan wey she fire Hammarby to de 2024-25 Svenska Cupen trophy, remarkably scoring 11 times insyd just six matches to finish as de cup ein top scorer. On 21 May 2025, Wangerheim score both goals as Hammarby beat Norrköping 2-0 insyd de Swedish Cup final.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Hammarby - IFK Norrköping FK - Matchfakta - Svensk fotboll |url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se/matchfakta/hammarby--ifk-norrkoping-fk-svenska-cupen-damer/6370817/}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be regarded as an emerging talent insyd Swedish women's football, de rising star reportedly attract interest from several top European clubs, wey dey include Women's Super League (WSL) clubs Chelsea den Manchester City den Frauen-Bundesliga club Wolfsburg.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2025-05-14 |title=Top clubs eye Hammarby for reinforcements |url=https://womenfootball.blog/top-clubs-eye-hammarby-for-reinforcements/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Women's Football News |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score 65 goals wey she make 136 appearances give Hammarby during ein six years at de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot; /&gt;

=== Manchester United ===
On 16 January 2026, English Women's Super League club Manchester United announce say dem sign Wangerheim on a three-year contract til June 2029.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2026-01-16 |title=Manchester United sign Swedish international Ellen Wangerheim from Hammarby |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47629526/manchester-united-signing-ellen-wangerheim-womens-super-league |access-date=2026-01-16 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Ellen Wangerheim joins United Women |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/News/Detail/Ellen%20Wangerheim%20signs%20for%20Man%20Utd%20Women%2016%20January%202026 |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=www.manutd.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; De Swede make ein United debut on 18 January insyd a 5-0 Women's FA Cup win over Burnley.

== International career ==
Wangerheim play give Sweden's youth national teams between 2021 den 2023. On 4 April 2025, she make ein senior debut give Sweden, coming on for Stina Blackstenius during a 3-2 UEFA Women's Nations League victory against Italy insyd Solna.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=Sweden-Italy {{!}} UEFA Women's Nations League 2027 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensnationsleague/match/2042910--sweden-vs-italy/ |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Na dem include am insyd Sweden's squad for de UEFA Women's Euro 2025. Wangerheim make two substitute appearances at de tournament as Sweden be knocked out on penalties by eventual winners England insyd de quarter-finals.

== Career statistics ==

=== Club ===
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|+Appearances den goals by club, season den competition
! rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |Club
! rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |Season
! colspan=&quot;3&quot; |League
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |National Cup
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Europe
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Oda
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Total
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!Division
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
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| rowspan=&quot;8&quot; |[[Hammarby Fotboll (women)|Hammarby]]
|[[2020 Elitettan|2020]]
|[[Elitettan]]
|15
|2
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|15
|2
|-
|[[2021 Damallsvenskan|2021]]
| rowspan=&quot;6&quot; |[[Damallsvenskan]]
|22
|0
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|22
|0
|-
|[[2022 Damallsvenskan|2022]]
|8
|2
|4
|3
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|12
|5
|-
|[[2023 Damallsvenskan|2023]]
|14
|8
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|14
|8
|-
|[[2024 Damallsvenskan|2024]]
|25
|13
|1
|0
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|26
|13
|-
|[[2025 Damallsvenskan|2025]]
|25
|17
|6
|11
|7
|1
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|38
|29
|-
|2026
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|6
|6
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|6
|6
|-
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Total
!109
!42
!11
!14
!13
!7
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
!133
!63
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |[[Manchester United W.F.C.|Manchester United]]
|[[2025–26 Manchester United W.F.C. season|2025–26]]
|[[Women's Super League]]
|8
|0
|2
|0
|2
|0
|2
|0
|14
|0
|-
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Total
!8
!0
!2
!0
!2
!0
!2
!0
!14
!0
|-
! colspan=&quot;3&quot; |Career total
!117
!42
!13
!14
!15
!7
!2
!0
!147
!63
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'''Ellen Ingergerd Wangerheim''' (born 1 September 2004) be a Swedish professional footballer wey dey play as a forward give Women's Super League club Manchester United den de Sweden national team.&lt;ref name=&quot;soccerway&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=Soccerway. E. Wangerheim profile |url=https://au.soccerway.com/players/ellen-wangerheim/659620/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240614021706/https://au.soccerway.com/players/ellen-wangerheim/659620/ |archive-date=14 June 2024 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=au.soccerway.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=UEFA.com. Ellen Wangerheim |url=https://www.uefa.com/errors/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Manchester United sign Wangerheim, Birmingham make ‘statement of intent’ |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/16/womens-football-transfers-manchester-united-sign-ellen-wangerheim |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Club career ==

=== Hammarby IF ===
Spending ein youth career at Nacka FC, Wangerheim join Hammarby insyd 2020 as a 15-year-old wen na de club be promoted from de Elitettan.&lt;ref name=&quot;soccerway&quot; /&gt; Insyd May 2022, Wangerheim suffer a cruciate ligament injury just minutes after scoring a goal at Brommapojkarna wey na dem sideline am for around 13 months.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=Ellen Wangerheim säljs till Manchester United |url=https://www.hammarbyfotboll.se/nyheter/ellen-wangerheim-saeljs-till-manchester-united |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=Hammarby Fotboll |language=sv-SE}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd 2023, she score eight league goals to help Hammarby win both de OBOS Damallsvenskan (Swedish league) title den de Svenska Cupen (Swedish Cup). Dis plete a historic domestic double give de club. Insyd 2024, Wangerheim develop into a prolific goalscorer give Hammarby, netting 13 times insyd de league. On 21 November 2024, Wangerheim score ein first UEFA Women's Champions League goal insyd a 2-1 loss against Manchester City.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=History: Hammarby 1-2 Man City {{!}} UEFA Women's Champions League 2024/25 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/match/2042685--hammarby-vs-man-city/ |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Wangerheim score a career-best tally of 17 goals insyd de 2025 Damallsvenskan wey she fire Hammarby to de 2024-25 Svenska Cupen trophy, remarkably scoring 11 times insyd just six matches to finish as de cup ein top scorer. On 21 May 2025, Wangerheim score both goals as Hammarby beat Norrköping 2-0 insyd de Swedish Cup final.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Hammarby - IFK Norrköping FK - Matchfakta - Svensk fotboll |url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se/matchfakta/hammarby--ifk-norrkoping-fk-svenska-cupen-damer/6370817/}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be regarded as an emerging talent insyd Swedish women's football, de rising star reportedly attract interest from several top European clubs, wey dey include Women's Super League (WSL) clubs Chelsea den Manchester City den Frauen-Bundesliga club Wolfsburg.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2025-05-14 |title=Top clubs eye Hammarby for reinforcements |url=https://womenfootball.blog/top-clubs-eye-hammarby-for-reinforcements/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Women's Football News |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score 65 goals wey she make 136 appearances give Hammarby during ein six years at de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot; /&gt;

=== Manchester United ===
On 16 January 2026, English Women's Super League club Manchester United announce say dem sign Wangerheim on a three-year contract til June 2029.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2026-01-16 |title=Manchester United sign Swedish international Ellen Wangerheim from Hammarby |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47629526/manchester-united-signing-ellen-wangerheim-womens-super-league |access-date=2026-01-16 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Ellen Wangerheim joins United Women |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/News/Detail/Ellen%20Wangerheim%20signs%20for%20Man%20Utd%20Women%2016%20January%202026 |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=www.manutd.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; De Swede make ein United debut on 18 January insyd a 5-0 Women's FA Cup win over Burnley.

== International career ==
Wangerheim play give Sweden's youth national teams between 2021 den 2023. On 4 April 2025, she make ein senior debut give Sweden, coming on for Stina Blackstenius during a 3-2 UEFA Women's Nations League victory against Italy insyd Solna.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=Sweden-Italy {{!}} UEFA Women's Nations League 2027 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensnationsleague/match/2042910--sweden-vs-italy/ |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Na dem include am insyd Sweden's squad for de UEFA Women's Euro 2025. Wangerheim make two substitute appearances at de tournament as Sweden be knocked out on penalties by eventual winners England insyd de quarter-finals.

== Career statistics ==

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! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |National Cup
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Europe
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Oda
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Total
|-
!Division
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
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| rowspan=&quot;8&quot; |[[Hammarby Fotboll (women)|Hammarby]]
|[[2020 Elitettan|2020]]
|[[Elitettan]]
|15
|2
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|15
|2
|-
|[[2021 Damallsvenskan|2021]]
| rowspan=&quot;6&quot; |[[Damallsvenskan]]
|22
|0
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|22
|0
|-
|[[2022 Damallsvenskan|2022]]
|8
|2
|4
|3
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|12
|5
|-
|[[2023 Damallsvenskan|2023]]
|14
|8
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|14
|8
|-
|[[2024 Damallsvenskan|2024]]
|25
|13
|1
|0
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|26
|13
|-
|[[2025 Damallsvenskan|2025]]
|25
|17
|6
|11
|7
|1
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|38
|29
|-
|2026
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|6
|6
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|6
|6
|-
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Total
!109
!42
!11
!14
!13
!7
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
!133
!63
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |[[Manchester United W.F.C.|Manchester United]]
|[[2025–26 Manchester United W.F.C. season|2025–26]]
|[[Women's Super League]]
|8
|0
|2
|0
|2
|0
|2
|0
|14
|0
|-
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Total
!8
!0
!2
!0
!2
!0
!2
!0
!14
!0
|-
! colspan=&quot;3&quot; |Career total
!117
!42
!13
!14
!15
!7
!2
!0
!147
!63
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== Honours ==
'''Hammarby IF'''
* [[Svenska Cupen (women)|Svenska Cupen]]: [[2022–23 Svenska Cupen (women)|2022–23]], [[2024–25 Svenska Cupen (women)|2024–25]]
* [[Damallsvenskan]]: [[2023 Damallsvenskan|2023]]

'''Manchester United'''
* [[Women's League Cup]] runner-up: [[2025–26 Women's League Cup|2025–26]]&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |last1=Sanders |first1=Emma |title=Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United: Lauren James and Aggie-Beever Jones score in League Cup final |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cx24ml4d1l2t |website=BBC Sport |access-date=15 March 2026 |date=15 March 2026 |archive-date=15 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315185726/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cx24ml4d1l2t |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;
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'''Ellen Ingergerd Wangerheim''' (born 1 September 2004) be a Swedish professional footballer wey dey play as a forward give Women's Super League club Manchester United den de Sweden national team.&lt;ref name=&quot;soccerway&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=Soccerway. E. Wangerheim profile |url=https://au.soccerway.com/players/ellen-wangerheim/659620/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240614021706/https://au.soccerway.com/players/ellen-wangerheim/659620/ |archive-date=14 June 2024 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=au.soccerway.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=UEFA.com. Ellen Wangerheim |url=https://www.uefa.com/errors/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Manchester United sign Wangerheim, Birmingham make ‘statement of intent’ |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/16/womens-football-transfers-manchester-united-sign-ellen-wangerheim |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Club career ==

=== Hammarby IF ===
Spending ein youth career at Nacka FC, Wangerheim join Hammarby insyd 2020 as a 15-year-old wen na de club be promoted from de Elitettan.&lt;ref name=&quot;soccerway&quot; /&gt; Insyd May 2022, Wangerheim suffer a cruciate ligament injury just minutes after scoring a goal at Brommapojkarna wey na dem sideline am for around 13 months.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=Ellen Wangerheim säljs till Manchester United |url=https://www.hammarbyfotboll.se/nyheter/ellen-wangerheim-saeljs-till-manchester-united |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=Hammarby Fotboll |language=sv-SE}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd 2023, she score eight league goals to help Hammarby win both de OBOS Damallsvenskan (Swedish league) title den de Svenska Cupen (Swedish Cup). Dis plete a historic domestic double give de club. Insyd 2024, Wangerheim develop into a prolific goalscorer give Hammarby, netting 13 times insyd de league. On 21 November 2024, Wangerheim score ein first UEFA Women's Champions League goal insyd a 2-1 loss against Manchester City.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=History: Hammarby 1-2 Man City {{!}} UEFA Women's Champions League 2024/25 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/match/2042685--hammarby-vs-man-city/ |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Wangerheim score a career-best tally of 17 goals insyd de 2025 Damallsvenskan wey she fire Hammarby to de 2024-25 Svenska Cupen trophy, remarkably scoring 11 times insyd just six matches to finish as de cup ein top scorer. On 21 May 2025, Wangerheim score both goals as Hammarby beat Norrköping 2-0 insyd de Swedish Cup final.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Hammarby - IFK Norrköping FK - Matchfakta - Svensk fotboll |url=https://www.svenskfotboll.se/matchfakta/hammarby--ifk-norrkoping-fk-svenska-cupen-damer/6370817/}}&lt;/ref&gt; She be regarded as an emerging talent insyd Swedish women's football, de rising star reportedly attract interest from several top European clubs, wey dey include Women's Super League (WSL) clubs Chelsea den Manchester City den Frauen-Bundesliga club Wolfsburg.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2025-05-14 |title=Top clubs eye Hammarby for reinforcements |url=https://womenfootball.blog/top-clubs-eye-hammarby-for-reinforcements/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Women's Football News |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score 65 goals wey she make 136 appearances give Hammarby during ein six years at de club.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot; /&gt;

=== Manchester United ===
On 16 January 2026, English Women's Super League club Manchester United announce say dem sign Wangerheim on a three-year contract til June 2029.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2026-01-16 |title=Manchester United sign Swedish international Ellen Wangerheim from Hammarby |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47629526/manchester-united-signing-ellen-wangerheim-womens-super-league |access-date=2026-01-16 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Ellen Wangerheim joins United Women |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/News/Detail/Ellen%20Wangerheim%20signs%20for%20Man%20Utd%20Women%2016%20January%202026 |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=www.manutd.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; De Swede make ein United debut on 18 January insyd a 5-0 Women's FA Cup win over Burnley.

== International career ==
Wangerheim play give Sweden's youth national teams between 2021 den 2023. On 4 April 2025, she make ein senior debut give Sweden, coming on for Stina Blackstenius during a 3-2 UEFA Women's Nations League victory against Italy insyd Solna.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=Sweden-Italy {{!}} UEFA Women's Nations League 2027 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensnationsleague/match/2042910--sweden-vs-italy/ |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Na dem include am insyd Sweden's squad for de UEFA Women's Euro 2025. Wangerheim make two substitute appearances at de tournament as Sweden be knocked out on penalties by eventual winners England insyd de quarter-finals.

== Career statistics ==

=== Club ===
{{updated|match played 16 May 2026}}&lt;ref name=&quot;soccerway&quot; /&gt;

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! rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |Club
! rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |Season
! colspan=&quot;3&quot; |League
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |National Cup
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Europe
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Oda
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Total
|-
!Division
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
|-
| rowspan=&quot;8&quot; |[[Hammarby Fotboll (women)|Hammarby]]
|[[2020 Elitettan|2020]]
|[[Elitettan]]
|15
|2
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|15
|2
|-
|[[2021 Damallsvenskan|2021]]
| rowspan=&quot;6&quot; |[[Damallsvenskan]]
|22
|0
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|22
|0
|-
|[[2022 Damallsvenskan|2022]]
|8
|2
|4
|3
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|12
|5
|-
|[[2023 Damallsvenskan|2023]]
|14
|8
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|14
|8
|-
|[[2024 Damallsvenskan|2024]]
|25
|13
|1
|0
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|26
|13
|-
|[[2025 Damallsvenskan|2025]]
|25
|17
|6
|11
|7
|1
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|38
|29
|-
|2026
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|6
|6
| colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
|6
|6
|-
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Total
!109
!42
!11
!14
!13
!7
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |—
!133
!63
|-
| rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |[[Manchester United W.F.C.|Manchester United]]
|[[2025–26 Manchester United W.F.C. season|2025–26]]
|[[Women's Super League]]
|8
|0
|2
|0
|2
|0
|2
|0
|14
|0
|-
! colspan=&quot;2&quot; |Total
!8
!0
!2
!0
!2
!0
!2
!0
!14
!0
|-
! colspan=&quot;3&quot; |Career total
!117
!42
!13
!14
!15
!7
!2
!0
!147
!63
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== Honours ==
'''Hammarby IF'''
* [[Svenska Cupen (women)|Svenska Cupen]]: [[2022–23 Svenska Cupen (women)|2022–23]], [[2024–25 Svenska Cupen (women)|2024–25]]
* [[Damallsvenskan]]: [[2023 Damallsvenskan|2023]]

'''Manchester United'''
* [[Women's League Cup]] runner-up: [[2025–26 Women's League Cup|2025–26]]&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |last1=Sanders |first1=Emma |title=Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United: Lauren James and Aggie-Beever Jones score in League Cup final |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cx24ml4d1l2t |website=BBC Sport |access-date=15 March 2026 |date=15 March 2026 |archive-date=15 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315185726/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cx24ml4d1l2t |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;
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==Professional boxing record==
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|dec-losses=14
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!Result
!Record
!Opponent
!Type
!Round, time
!Date
!Location
!Notes
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|52
|{{N/A}}
|{{N/A}}
|align=left|Najma Isike
|{{N/A}}
|– (8)
|27 Feb 2026
|align=left|Masshouse Arena, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|51
|{{yes2}}Win
|35–14–2
|align=left|Halima Vunjabei
|UD
|8 (8)
|21 Nov 2025
|align=left|Masshouse Arena, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|50
|{{no2}}Loss
|34–14–2
|align=left|[[Kirsty Hill]]
|SD
|10 (10)
|11 May 2024
|align=left|Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England
|align=left|{{small|She loose challenge for de [[Commonwealth Boxing Council|Commonwealth]] female super-featherweight title}}
|-
|49
|{{yes2}}Win
|34–13–2
|align=left|Fatuma Yazidu
|TKO
|4 (10)
|27 Oct 2023
|align=left|Sarit Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
|align=left|{{small|She win vacant [[List of boxing organisations#WBF (World Boxing Federation) – 1988|WBF]] intercontinental female super-featherweight title}}
|-
|48
|{{yes2}}Win
|33–13–2
|align=left|Patience Mastara
|UD
|10
|13 Nov 2020
|align=left|Next Door Arena, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
|align=left|{{small|She win vacant [[List of boxing organisations#WBF (World Boxing Federation) – 1988|WBF]] female super-featherweight title}}
|-
|47
|{{no2}}Loss
|32–13–2
|align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Yamileth Mercado]]
|UD
|10
|16 Nov 2019
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|MEX}} Polifórum, [[Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua|Ciudad Cuauhtémoc]], Mexico}}
|align=left|{{small|She loose WBC female super-bantamweight title}}
|-
|46
|{{yes2}}Win
|32–12–2
|align=left|[[Catherine Phiri]]
|UD
|10
|23 Mar 2019
|align=left|Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
|align=left|{{small|She retain WBC female super-bantamweight title}}
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|45
|{{yes2}}Win
|31–12–2
|align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Yamileth Mercado]]
|SD
|10
|8 Sep 2018
|align=left|Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
|align=left|{{small|She retain WBC female super-bantamweight title}}
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|44
|{{yes2}}Win
|30–12–2
|align=left|[[Catherine Phiri]]
|UD
|10
|2 Dec 2017
|align=left|Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi, Kenya
|align=left|{{small|She retain WBC female super-bantamweight title}}
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|43
|{{yes2}}Win
|29–12–2
|align=left|Flora Machela
|KO
|1 (8)
|18 Feb 2017
|align=left|Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi, Kenya
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|-
|42
|{{yes2}}Win
|28–12–2
|align=left|[[Alicia Ashley]]
|SD
|10
|1 Oct 2016
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center|Dort Federal Event Center]], [[Flint, Michigan]], U.S.}}
|align=left|{{small|She win [[List of WBC female world champions#Super bantamweight|WBC female super-bantamweight title]]}}
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|41
|{{yes2}}Win
|27–12–2
|align=left|Grecia Nova
|UD
|6
|24 Jun 2016
|align=left|Polideportivo De Sabana Perdida, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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|-
|40
|{{yes2}}Win
|26–12–2
|align=left|Hamisa Kassim
|TKO
|1 (6)
|25 Dec 2015
|align=left|Tamasha-Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
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|-
|39
|{{yes2}}Win
|25–12–2
|align=left|Asha Ngedere
|TKO
|1 (6)
|12 Dec 2015
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
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|38
|{{no2}}Loss
|24–12–2
|align=left|[[Amanda Serrano]]
|UD
|6
|10 Sep 2015
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}} The Space at Westbury, [[Westbury, New York]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|37
|{{no2}}Loss
|24–11–2
|align=left|[[Amanda Serrano]]
|UD
|6
|29 May 2015
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}} W.C. Handy Pavilion, [[Memphis, Tennessee]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|36
|{{no2}}Loss
|24–10–2
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jennifer Han]]
|UD
|10
|18 Apr 2015
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}} [[El Paso County Coliseum|County Coliseum]], [[El Paso, Texas]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|35
|{{draw}}Draw
|24–9–2
|align=left|[[Cindy Serrano]]
|{{abbr|SD|Split decision}}
|6
|28 Mar 2015
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Aqueduct Racetrack#Resorts World New York City|Resorts World Casino]], [[New York City, New York]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|34
|{{no2}}Loss
|24–9–1
|align=left|[[Eva Wahlström]]
|UD
|8
|15 Nov 2014
|align=left|Steveco-Areena, Kotka, Finland
|
|-
|33
|{{no2}}Loss
|24–8–1
|align=left|[[Jelena Mrdjenovich]]
|UD
|10
|1 Mar 2014
|align=left|Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|
|-
|32
|{{yes2}}Win
|24–7–1
|align=left|Fatuma Namugerwa
|UD
|4
|18 May 2013
|align=left|City Hall, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|31
|{{no2}}Loss
|23–7–1
|align=left|[[Delfine Persoon]]
|UD
|8
|23 Feb 2013
|align=left|Sporthal Schiervelde, Roeselare, Belgium
|
|-
|30
|{{no2}}Loss
|23–6–1
|align=left|[[Diana Prazak]]
|UD
|10
|20 Apr 2012
|align=left|Grand Star Receptions, Altona North, Australia
|align=left|{{small|For [[Women's International Boxing Association|WIBA]] super-featherweight title}}
|-
|29
|{{no2}}Loss
|23–5–1
|align=left|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Elina Tissen]]
|UD
|10
|23 Jul 2011
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|GER}} Cultura - Sparkassentheater, [[Rietberg]], Germany}}
|align=left|{{small|For [[List of boxing organisations#GBC (Global Boxing Council) 1999|GBC]] female super-bantamweight title}}
|-
|28
|{{yes2}}Win
|23–4–1
|align=left|Eva Zalwango
|KO
|1 (10)
|2 Oct 2010
|align=left|Toy Market Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|27
|{{yes2}}Win
|22–4–1
|align=left|Flora Machela
|TKO
|2 (6)
|17 Jul 2010
|align=left|Pal Pal Gymnasium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|26
|{{yes2}}Win
|21–4–1
|align=left|Susan Andeso
|TKO
|1 (4)
|23 Jan 2010
|align=left|Pal Pal Gymnasium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|25
|{{no2}}Loss
|20–4–1
|align=left|Marina Krasheninnikova
|UD
|10
|9 Dec 2009
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|CZE}} Hotel Pyramida, [[Prague]], Czech Republic}}
|align=left|{{small|For WIBF Intercontinental super-featherweight title}}
|-
|24
|{{yes2}}Win
|20–3–1
|align=left|[[Belinda Laracuente]]
|UD
|10
|20 Dec 2008
|align=left|Charter Hall, Nairobi, Kenya
|align=left|{{small|She win WIBF interim [[super-bantamweight]] title}}
|-
|23
|{{yes2}}Win
|19–3–1
|align=left|Jamhuri Said
|TKO
|1 (6)
|21 Jun 2008
|align=left|Club Afrique, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|22
|{{yes2}}Win
|18–3–1
|align=left|Jamila Uroki
|TKO
|1 (6), {{small|1:56}}
|13 Apr 2008
|align=left|Club Afrique, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|21
|{{yes2}}Win
|17–3–1
|align=left|Mulinde Natongo
|TKO
|1 (6), {{small|2:45}}
|29 Sep 2007
|align=left|Club Afrique, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|20
|{{yes2}}Win
|16–3–1
|align=left|Diana Makumbe
|KO
|1 (6), {{small|1:35}}
|14 Jul 2007
|align=left|Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|19
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–3–1
|align=left|Iliana Boneva
|{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}}
|7 (10), {{small|2:00}}
|6 May 2007
|align=left|Hood Restaurant, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|18
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–3–1 
|align=left|[[Galina Koleva Ivanova]]
|UD
|10
|3 Mar 2007
|align=left|Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
|align=left|{{small|She win WIBF bantamweight title}}
|-
|17
|{{yes2}}Win
|13–3–1
|align=left|Jubjaeng Sor Singsanay
|UD
|6
|12 Dec 2006
|align=left|Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|16
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–3–1
|align=left|{{flagicon|CZE}} Pavla Stankeová
|TKO
|2 (10), {{small|1:19}}
|12 Nov 2006
|align=left|Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|15
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–3–1
|align=left|Monalisa Sibanda
|TKO
|2 (10), {{small|1:42}}
|30 Jul 2006
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|14
|{{no2}}Loss
|10–3–1
|align=left|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Ina Menzer]]
|UD
|10
|27 May 2006
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Zenith (building)|Kulturhalle Zenith]], [[Munich]], Germany}}
|align=left|{{small|For WIBF [[featherweight]] title}}
|-
|13
|{{yes2}}Win
|10–2–1
|align=left|Agnes Adonga
|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|5 (6)
|26 Nov 2005
|align=left|Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|12
|{{no2}}Loss
|9–2–1
|align=left|[[Bettina Csábi]]
|UD
|10
|10 Sep 2005
|align=left|Főnix Hall, Debrecen, Hungary
|align=left|{{small|For WIBF den [[List of boxing organisations#GBU (Global Boxing Union) – 2005|GBU]] female [[bantamweight]] title}}
|-
|11
|{{yes2}}Win
|9–1–1
|align=left|[[Esther Phiri]]
|PTS
|4
|21 Aug 2005
|align=left|Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|10
|{{no2}}Loss
|8–1–1
|align=left|[[Frida Wallberg]]
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|10
|17 Jun 2005
|align=left|SAS Radisson, Aarhus, Denmark
|align=left|{{small|For vacant [[Women's International Boxing Federation|WIBF]] Intercontinental [[super-featherweight]] title}}
|-
|9
|{{yes2}}Win
|8–0–1
|align=left|{{flagicon|GER}} Jasmin Kneiss
|TKO
|4 (6)
|25 Mar 2005
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|8
|{{yes2}}Win
|7–0–1
|align=left|Jane Kavulani
|PTS
|4
|19 Dec 2004
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|7
|{{yes2}}Win
|6–0–1
|align=left|Mary Njeri
|PTS
|4
|31 Jul 2004
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|6
|{{yes2}}Win
|5–0–1
|align=left|Agnes Adonga
|PTS
|4
|10 Apr 2004
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|5
|{{yes2}}Win
|4–0–1
|align=left|Hawa Daku
|TKO
|4 (4)
|30 Dec 2003
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|4
|{{draw}}Draw
|3–0–1
|align=left|[[Conjestina Achieng]]
|PTS
|4
|13 Dec 2003
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|3
|{{yes2}}Win
|3–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|RSA}} Rukken Koronoso
|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}
|3 (4)
|29 Nov 2003
|align=left|Kenya
|
|-
|2
|{{yes2}}Win
|2–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|RSA}} Ester Herkole
|PTS
|4
|19 Oct 2003
|align=left|Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|1
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|RSA}} Rukken Koronoso
|{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}}
|4
|12 Oct 2003
|align=left|Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|}

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'''Zarika Njeri Kanghete''' (born 13 March 1985), dem commonly know as '''Fatuma Zarika,''' be a Kenyan professional boxer. She hold de WBC female super-bantamweight title from 2016 to 2019,&lt;ref name=&quot;story&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |date=10 September 2018 |title=Against All Odds: The Fatuma Zarika Story- The Recap |url=https://www.sportpesanews.com/ke/posts/post/Against-All-Odds--The-Fatuma-Zarika-Story--The-Recap/15915 |access-date=16 April 2021 |website=www.sportpesanews.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=25 May 2020 |title=Fatuma Zarika wants a rematch versus Yamileth Mercado/ |url=https://boxingafrica.com/2020/05/fatuma-zarika-wants-a-rematch-versus-yamileth-mercado/ |access-date=16 April 2021 |website=boxingafrica.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; wey she cam be de first Kenyan to win a WBC title.&lt;ref name=&quot;story&quot; /&gt;

==Professional boxing record==
{{BoxingRecordSummary
|ko-wins=18
|ko-losses=0
|dec-wins=17
|dec-losses=14
|draws=2
|nc=
}}
{{clear}}
{|class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;
|-
!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result
!Record
!Opponent
!Type
!Round, time
!Date
!Location
!Notes
|-
|52
|{{N/A}}
|{{N/A}}
|align=left|Najma Isike
|{{N/A}}
|– (8)
|27 Feb 2026
|align=left|Masshouse Arena, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|51
|{{yes2}}Win
|35–14–2
|align=left|Halima Vunjabei
|UD
|8 (8)
|21 Nov 2025
|align=left|Masshouse Arena, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|50
|{{no2}}Loss
|34–14–2
|align=left|[[Kirsty Hill]]
|SD
|10 (10)
|11 May 2024
|align=left|Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England
|align=left|{{small|She loose challenge for de [[Commonwealth Boxing Council|Commonwealth]] female super-featherweight title}}
|-
|49
|{{yes2}}Win
|34–13–2
|align=left|Fatuma Yazidu
|TKO
|4 (10)
|27 Oct 2023
|align=left|Sarit Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
|align=left|{{small|She win vacant [[List of boxing organisations#WBF (World Boxing Federation) – 1988|WBF]] intercontinental female super-featherweight title}}
|-
|48
|{{yes2}}Win
|33–13–2
|align=left|Patience Mastara
|UD
|10
|13 Nov 2020
|align=left|Next Door Arena, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
|align=left|{{small|She win vacant [[List of boxing organisations#WBF (World Boxing Federation) – 1988|WBF]] female super-featherweight title}}
|-
|47
|{{no2}}Loss
|32–13–2
|align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Yamileth Mercado]]
|UD
|10
|16 Nov 2019
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|MEX}} Polifórum, [[Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua|Ciudad Cuauhtémoc]], Mexico}}
|align=left|{{small|She loose WBC female super-bantamweight title}}
|-
|46
|{{yes2}}Win
|32–12–2
|align=left|[[Catherine Phiri]]
|UD
|10
|23 Mar 2019
|align=left|Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
|align=left|{{small|She retain WBC female super-bantamweight title}}
|-
|45
|{{yes2}}Win
|31–12–2
|align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Yamileth Mercado]]
|SD
|10
|8 Sep 2018
|align=left|Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
|align=left|{{small|She retain WBC female super-bantamweight title}}
|-
|44
|{{yes2}}Win
|30–12–2
|align=left|[[Catherine Phiri]]
|UD
|10
|2 Dec 2017
|align=left|Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi, Kenya
|align=left|{{small|She retain WBC female super-bantamweight title}}
|-
|43
|{{yes2}}Win
|29–12–2
|align=left|Flora Machela
|KO
|1 (8)
|18 Feb 2017
|align=left|Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|42
|{{yes2}}Win
|28–12–2
|align=left|[[Alicia Ashley]]
|SD
|10
|1 Oct 2016
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center|Dort Federal Event Center]], [[Flint, Michigan]], U.S.}}
|align=left|{{small|She win [[List of WBC female world champions#Super bantamweight|WBC female super-bantamweight title]]}}
|-
|41
|{{yes2}}Win
|27–12–2
|align=left|Grecia Nova
|UD
|6
|24 Jun 2016
|align=left|Polideportivo De Sabana Perdida, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
|
|-
|40
|{{yes2}}Win
|26–12–2
|align=left|Hamisa Kassim
|TKO
|1 (6)
|25 Dec 2015
|align=left|Tamasha-Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|39
|{{yes2}}Win
|25–12–2
|align=left|Asha Ngedere
|TKO
|1 (6)
|12 Dec 2015
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|38
|{{no2}}Loss
|24–12–2
|align=left|[[Amanda Serrano]]
|UD
|6
|10 Sep 2015
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}} The Space at Westbury, [[Westbury, New York]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|37
|{{no2}}Loss
|24–11–2
|align=left|[[Amanda Serrano]]
|UD
|6
|29 May 2015
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}} W.C. Handy Pavilion, [[Memphis, Tennessee]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|36
|{{no2}}Loss
|24–10–2
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jennifer Han]]
|UD
|10
|18 Apr 2015
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}} [[El Paso County Coliseum|County Coliseum]], [[El Paso, Texas]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|35
|{{draw}}Draw
|24–9–2
|align=left|[[Cindy Serrano]]
|{{abbr|SD|Split decision}}
|6
|28 Mar 2015
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Aqueduct Racetrack#Resorts World New York City|Resorts World Casino]], [[New York City, New York]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|34
|{{no2}}Loss
|24–9–1
|align=left|[[Eva Wahlström]]
|UD
|8
|15 Nov 2014
|align=left|Steveco-Areena, Kotka, Finland
|
|-
|33
|{{no2}}Loss
|24–8–1
|align=left|[[Jelena Mrdjenovich]]
|UD
|10
|1 Mar 2014
|align=left|Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|
|-
|32
|{{yes2}}Win
|24–7–1
|align=left|Fatuma Namugerwa
|UD
|4
|18 May 2013
|align=left|City Hall, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|31
|{{no2}}Loss
|23–7–1
|align=left|[[Delfine Persoon]]
|UD
|8
|23 Feb 2013
|align=left|Sporthal Schiervelde, Roeselare, Belgium
|
|-
|30
|{{no2}}Loss
|23–6–1
|align=left|[[Diana Prazak]]
|UD
|10
|20 Apr 2012
|align=left|Grand Star Receptions, Altona North, Australia
|align=left|{{small|For [[Women's International Boxing Association|WIBA]] super-featherweight title}}
|-
|29
|{{no2}}Loss
|23–5–1
|align=left|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Elina Tissen]]
|UD
|10
|23 Jul 2011
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|GER}} Cultura - Sparkassentheater, [[Rietberg]], Germany}}
|align=left|{{small|For [[List of boxing organisations#GBC (Global Boxing Council) 1999|GBC]] female super-bantamweight title}}
|-
|28
|{{yes2}}Win
|23–4–1
|align=left|Eva Zalwango
|KO
|1 (10)
|2 Oct 2010
|align=left|Toy Market Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|27
|{{yes2}}Win
|22–4–1
|align=left|Flora Machela
|TKO
|2 (6)
|17 Jul 2010
|align=left|Pal Pal Gymnasium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|26
|{{yes2}}Win
|21–4–1
|align=left|Susan Andeso
|TKO
|1 (4)
|23 Jan 2010
|align=left|Pal Pal Gymnasium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|25
|{{no2}}Loss
|20–4–1
|align=left|Marina Krasheninnikova
|UD
|10
|9 Dec 2009
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|CZE}} Hotel Pyramida, [[Prague]], Czech Republic}}
|align=left|{{small|For WIBF Intercontinental super-featherweight title}}
|-
|24
|{{yes2}}Win
|20–3–1
|align=left|[[Belinda Laracuente]]
|UD
|10
|20 Dec 2008
|align=left|Charter Hall, Nairobi, Kenya
|align=left|{{small|She win WIBF interim [[super-bantamweight]] title}}
|-
|23
|{{yes2}}Win
|19–3–1
|align=left|Jamhuri Said
|TKO
|1 (6)
|21 Jun 2008
|align=left|Club Afrique, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|22
|{{yes2}}Win
|18–3–1
|align=left|Jamila Uroki
|TKO
|1 (6), {{small|1:56}}
|13 Apr 2008
|align=left|Club Afrique, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|21
|{{yes2}}Win
|17–3–1
|align=left|Mulinde Natongo
|TKO
|1 (6), {{small|2:45}}
|29 Sep 2007
|align=left|Club Afrique, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|20
|{{yes2}}Win
|16–3–1
|align=left|Diana Makumbe
|KO
|1 (6), {{small|1:35}}
|14 Jul 2007
|align=left|Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|19
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–3–1
|align=left|Iliana Boneva
|{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}}
|7 (10), {{small|2:00}}
|6 May 2007
|align=left|Hood Restaurant, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|18
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–3–1 
|align=left|[[Galina Koleva Ivanova]]
|UD
|10
|3 Mar 2007
|align=left|Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
|align=left|{{small|She win WIBF bantamweight title}}
|-
|17
|{{yes2}}Win
|13–3–1
|align=left|Jubjaeng Sor Singsanay
|UD
|6
|12 Dec 2006
|align=left|Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|16
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–3–1
|align=left|{{flagicon|CZE}} Pavla Stankeová
|TKO
|2 (10), {{small|1:19}}
|12 Nov 2006
|align=left|Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|15
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–3–1
|align=left|Monalisa Sibanda
|TKO
|2 (10), {{small|1:42}}
|30 Jul 2006
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|14
|{{no2}}Loss
|10–3–1
|align=left|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Ina Menzer]]
|UD
|10
|27 May 2006
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Zenith (building)|Kulturhalle Zenith]], [[Munich]], Germany}}
|align=left|{{small|For WIBF [[featherweight]] title}}
|-
|13
|{{yes2}}Win
|10–2–1
|align=left|Agnes Adonga
|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|5 (6)
|26 Nov 2005
|align=left|Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|12
|{{no2}}Loss
|9–2–1
|align=left|[[Bettina Csábi]]
|UD
|10
|10 Sep 2005
|align=left|Főnix Hall, Debrecen, Hungary
|align=left|{{small|For WIBF den [[List of boxing organisations#GBU (Global Boxing Union) – 2005|GBU]] female [[bantamweight]] title}}
|-
|11
|{{yes2}}Win
|9–1–1
|align=left|[[Esther Phiri]]
|PTS
|4
|21 Aug 2005
|align=left|Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|10
|{{no2}}Loss
|8–1–1
|align=left|[[Frida Wallberg]]
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|10
|17 Jun 2005
|align=left|SAS Radisson, Aarhus, Denmark
|align=left|{{small|For vacant [[Women's International Boxing Federation|WIBF]] Intercontinental [[super-featherweight]] title}}
|-
|9
|{{yes2}}Win
|8–0–1
|align=left|{{flagicon|GER}} Jasmin Kneiss
|TKO
|4 (6)
|25 Mar 2005
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|8
|{{yes2}}Win
|7–0–1
|align=left|Jane Kavulani
|PTS
|4
|19 Dec 2004
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|7
|{{yes2}}Win
|6–0–1
|align=left|Mary Njeri
|PTS
|4
|31 Jul 2004
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|6
|{{yes2}}Win
|5–0–1
|align=left|Agnes Adonga
|PTS
|4
|10 Apr 2004
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|5
|{{yes2}}Win
|4–0–1
|align=left|Hawa Daku
|TKO
|4 (4)
|30 Dec 2003
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|4
|{{draw}}Draw
|3–0–1
|align=left|[[Conjestina Achieng]]
|PTS
|4
|13 Dec 2003
|align=left|Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|3
|{{yes2}}Win
|3–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|RSA}} Rukken Koronoso
|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}
|3 (4)
|29 Nov 2003
|align=left|Kenya
|
|-
|2
|{{yes2}}Win
|2–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|RSA}} Ester Herkole
|PTS
|4
|19 Oct 2003
|align=left|Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
|1
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|RSA}} Rukken Koronoso
|{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}}
|4
|12 Oct 2003
|align=left|Nairobi, Kenya
|
|-
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'''Catherine Phiri''' be a Zambian professional boxer. She hold de WBC female bantamweight title from 2016 to 2017 wey she challenge twice for de WBC female super-bantamweight title insyd 2017 den 2019.

== Boxing career ==
Phiri debut on 25 July 2011 wen she defeat Zambian boxer Esther Chalwe at de National Sports Development Centre in Lusaka. She win de WBC female bantamweight title by defeating reigning champion Yazmín Rivas on 30 January 2016 insyd Mexico.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Phiri dethrones Rivas, Alvarez stops Winchester |url=http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/results-from-tijuana-25-323006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201092642/http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/results-from-tijuana-25-323006 |archive-date=2016-02-01 |access-date=2016-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt; She cam be de first Zambian to win a WBC title.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://www.znbc.co.zm/?p=30380 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005062708/http://www.znbc.co.zm/?p=30380 |archive-date=2016-10-05 |access-date=2016-09-09}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Na ein 13th fight be on 27 August 2016 at Lusaka's Government Complex wer she retain ein WBC title plus a first-round stoppage victory against Gabisile Tshabalala. She loose de title insyd ein next fight, suffering de second defeat of ein career against Mariana Juárez on 1 April 2017, insyd Mexico City, Mexico.

On 17 December 2016, she be honoured by de World Boxing Council for she be de first boxer from Africa to win de WBC bantamweight title.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=WBC honours Catherine – Daily Nation |url=https://www.dailynation.news/wbc-honours-catherine/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227153735/https://www.dailynation.news/wbc-honours-catherine/ |archive-date=27 February 2018 |access-date=2018-02-27 |website=www.dailynation.news |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 2 November 2017, she be defeated by Fatuma Zarika insyd a WBC super-bantamweight title fight, losing by unanimous decision wey de judges dema scorecards dey read 97–92, 98–91 den 99–92. Zarika be de defending champion.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahenda |first=Ben |title=Zarika retains her WBC Super bantamweight title against Zambian Catherine Phiri |url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001262013/zarika-retains-her-wbc-super-bantamweight-title-against-zambian-catherine-phiri |access-date=2018-02-27 |website=Standard Digital News}}&lt;/ref&gt;

A rematch between Phiri den Zarika take place on 3 March 2019 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya plus de WBC title san be on de line. Zarika win by unanimous decision.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Fatuma Zarika vs Catherine Phiri |url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/784738/2352295 |access-date=2024-05-26 |publisher=boxrec.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Phiri face Zimbabwe ein Kudakwashe Chiwandire for de vacant WBC female interim super-bantamweight title on 26 February 2022, at de Government Complex insyd Lusaka, Zambia, losing by split decision.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Manyepo |first=Tadious |date=26 April 2022 |title=President rewards female boxer Chiwandire with US$15k |url=https://www.herald.co.zw/president-rewards-female-boxer-chiwandire-with-us15k/ |access-date=26 May 2024 |website=[[The Herald (Zimbabwe)|The Herald]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Na Phiri be suspended from all boxing activities for two years insyd October 2022, after dem find say she use a banned substance. She test positive for de diuretic [[furosemide]] after ein loss to Chiwandire insyd February. Phiri admit ein guilt wey na ein ban be backdated to start from May 2022.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 October 2022 |title=Zambian Boxing Champion Handed Two-Year Doping Ban |url=https://www.openzambia.com/sports/2022/10/7/zambian-boxing-champion-handed-two-year-doping-ban |access-date=2024-05-27 |publisher=openzambia.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=6 October 2022 |title=Catherine Phiri fails doping test |url=https://www.lusakatimes.com/2022/10/06/catherine-phiri-fails-doping-test/ |access-date=2024-05-27 |publisher=Lusaka Times}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 October 2022 |title=Zambia Boxing Star, Catherine Phiri Banned After Failing Doping Test |url=https://newscentral.africa/zambia-boxing-star-catherine-phiri-banned-after-failing-doping-test/ |access-date=2024-05-27 |publisher=News Central TV}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Awards ==
Na dem sanso give Catherine Phiri an academic scholarship from de Justina Mutale Foundations Scholarship Programme on 9 June 2016. She be expected to go den study Sports Management at de European School of Economics insyd Italy. Presido of Zambia Edgar Chagwa Lungu honour Catherine Phiri plus de Zambia insignia of meritorious achievement award for ein accomplishment on Africa Freedom Day, 25 May 2017.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=President Lungu honours under-20 team, Catherine Phiri – Zambia Daily Mail |url=https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/president-lungu-honours-under-20-team-catherine-phiri/ |access-date=2018-02-27 |website=www.daily-mail.co.zm |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt;

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'''Nina Iyobosa Nekpen Nijstad''' ( ,&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=[[Portland Thorns FC|Portland Thorns]] |date=8 July 2026 |title=📲 POV you get a FaceTime from our new no. 2️⃣0️⃣ |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Daf324tsvAs/ |publisher=[[Instagram]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;  ; born 5 March 2003) be a Dutch professional footballer wey dey play as a midfielder give Portland Thorns FC of de National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) den de Netherlands national team.

== Club career ==
Nijstad start ein youth career plus LAC Frisia 1883, before joining Heerenveen insyd 2018.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=28 February 2023 |title=Aanvoerder SC Heerenveen Vrouwen: &quot;Ik leer er veel van, dat is goed&quot; |url=https://www.feanonline.nl/aanvoerder-sc-heerenveen-vrouwen-ik-leer-er-veel-van-dat-is-goed/ |access-date=10 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt; She make ein professional debut give Heerenveen on 12 March 2021 insyd a 2–6 defeat to Twente.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=7 April 2023 |title=Nina Nijstad over droomstap naar PSV: &quot;dit is waar je al die jaren zo hard voor hebt gewerkt&quot; |url=https://www.rondomvandaag.nl/leeuwarden/sport/33334/nina-nijstad-over-droomstap-naar-psv-dit-is-waar-je-al-die-ja |access-date=10 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 21 March 2023, PSV announce say Nijstad go join de club on 1 July 2023.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=21 March 2023 |title=Nijstad to PSV Women as of July 1 |url=https://www.psv.nl/en/media/artikel/transfer-nijstad-per-1-juli-naar-psv-vrouwen |access-date=10 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt; Insyd April 2024, she extend ein contract plus de club til June 2028.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=10 April 2024 |title=Nina Nijstad extends contract until mid-2028 |url=https://www.psv.nl/media/artikel/contractnieuws-nina-nijstad-verlengt-contract-tot-medio-2028 |access-date=10 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 7 July 2026, Nijstad join National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Portland Thorns, signing a four-year contract thru 2029.

== International career ==
Formerly a Netherlands youth international, Nijstad represent de nation from under-19 level. Na she be part of de Dutch squad wich fini fourth at de 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=22 July 2022 |title=Definitieve selectie Vrouwen onder 20 voor WK 2022 bekend |url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-vrouwen-onder-20/80329/definitieve-selectie-vrouwen-onder-20-voor-wk-2022-bekend |access-date=10 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=29 August 2022 |title=Oranje eindigt WK onder 20 als vierde na verlies tegen Brazilië |url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-vrouwen-onder-20/80366/oranje-eindigde-wk-onder-20-als-vierde-na-verlies-tegen-brazili%C3%AB |access-date=10 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Insyd March 2024, Nijstad receive ein first call-up to de Netherlands national team.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 March 2024 |title=Drie debutanten in Oranjeselectie (v) voor EK-kwalificatieduels |url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal-vrouwen/81342/drie-debutanten-oranjeselectie-v-voor-ek-kwalificatieduels |access-date=10 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt; She make ein international debut on 25 October 2024 by scoring two goals insyd a record breaking 15–0 win against Indonesia.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=26 October 2024 |title=Oranje Leeuwinnen vermorzelen Indonesië en boeken recordzege: ‘Dit is niet het vrouwenvoetbal van nu’ |url=https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/oranje-leeuwinnen-vermorzelen-indonesie-en-boeken-recordzege-dit-is-niet-het-vrouwenvoetbal-van-nu~a31b1680 |access-date=10 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=29 November 2024 |title=Oranjemiddenvelder mocht niet op voetballen, maar speelt nu bij Nederland en PSV |url=https://www.meemetoranje.nl/nederlands-elftal-vrouwen/nieuws/nina-nijstad-mocht-niet-op-voetballen-maar-speelt-nu-bij-oranje-en-psv |access-date=10 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Personal life ==
Dem born Nijstad insyd de Netherlands to a Nigerian poppie den a Dutch mommie. She be a fan of Real Madrid.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=14 May 2024 |title='I've made a lot of strides this season, as a football star and as a person' |url=https://www.psv.nl/en/media/artikel/interview-ik-heb-dit-seizoen-veel-stappen-gezet-als-voetbalster-en-als-persoon |access-date=10 January 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;

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'''Lisa Baum''' (born 25 November 2006) be a professional footballer wey dey play as a winger give Women's Super League club  Arsenal. Born insyd Tanzania, she be a youth international give Germany. She previously play give Frauen-Bundesliga clubs Hamburger SV den RB Leipzig.

== Early life ==
Dem born Baum insyd Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Havekost |first=Folke |date=2024-04-13 |title=Länderspiel-Tore und Abitur-Stress: So tickt HSV-Juwel Lisa Baum (17) (M+) |url=https://www.mopo.de/sport/hsv/zwischen-laenderspiel-toren-und-abitur-stress-so-tickt-hsv-juwel-lisa-baum-17/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=2026-06-06 |website=MOPO |language=de}}&lt;/ref&gt; to a German poppie den Tanzanian mommie.&lt;ref name=&quot;:1&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Schreier |first=Robert |title=Lisa Baum: „Ich wünschte mein toter Bruder könnte sehen, was ich schaffe“ - WELT |url=https://www.welt.de/sport/fussball/frauenfussball/article69735427029492de1675a377/lisa-baum-ich-wuenschte-mein-toter-bruder-koennte-sehen-was-ich-schaffe.html |access-date=2026-06-06 |website=DIE WELT |language=de}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein family move go [[Germany]] wen na Baum dey four years old,&lt;ref name=&quot;:2&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=Auch Bayern war dran: HSV-Talent Baum wechselt nach Leipzig |url=https://www.kicker.de/auch-bayern-war-dran-hsv-talent-baum-wechselt-nach-leipzig-1120454/artikel |access-date=2026-06-06 |website=Kicker |language=de-DE}}&lt;/ref&gt; settling insyd de Schleswig-Holstein municipality of Ahrensbök.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kenzo |first=Roland |date=2025-02-11 |title=Großes Spiel für Ahrensbökerin: „Habt einfach Spaß!“ |url=https://www.hlsports.de/fussball/grosses-spiel-fuer-ahrensboekerin-habt-einfach-spass-356364 |access-date=2026-06-06 |website=HL Sports |language=de}}&lt;/ref&gt; Baum begin dey play football shortly afterwards,&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot; /&gt; starting off plus local club MTV Ahrensbök.&lt;ref name=&quot;:3&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last= |title=HSV verliert Ausnahmetalent Lisa Baum an RB Leipzig |url=https://www.ndr.de/sport/fussball/HSV-verliert-Ausnahmetalent-Lisa-Baum-an-RB-Leipzig-,hsv30504.html |access-date=2026-06-06 |website=NDR |language=de}}&lt;/ref&gt; She then move go TSV Pansdorf, wer na she be de only girl on de boys' state league team.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot; /&gt; Baum receive an education at de Am Heidberg school concurrently plus ein football career.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot; /&gt;

Insyd 2021, Baum join Hamburger SV ein youth academy.&lt;ref name=&quot;:2&quot; /&gt; She often train both plus Hamburger SV den TSV Pansdorf, plus de two clubs coordinating wich squad go get to use Baum ein services on matchdays.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot; /&gt; Later on insyd 2021, Baum help lift HSV ein under-17 squad to a German national championship, scoring de opening goal of de title match.&lt;ref name=&quot;:4&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=HSV-Frauen: Lisa Baum erhält Vertrag bis 2025 |url=https://www.hsv-ev.de/news/hsv-frauen-lisa-baum-erhaelt-vertrag-bis-2025 |access-date=2026-06-06 |website=HSV e.V. |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Club career ==
On 16 August 2022, Hamburger SV sign Baum to a first-team contract wey dey last til 2025.&lt;ref name=&quot;:4&quot; /&gt; Insyd ein first season plus de squad, Baum help HSV gain promotion to de 2. Frauen-Bundesliga.&lt;ref name=&quot;:5&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=Neu-Leipzigerin Lisa Baum: &quot;Der FC Bayern ist nicht unverwundbar&quot; |url=https://www.dfb.de/news/neu-leipzigerin-baum-der-fc-bayern-ist-nicht-unverwundbar |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606005733/https://www.dfb.de/news/neu-leipzigerin-baum-der-fc-bayern-ist-nicht-unverwundbar |archive-date=6 June 2026 |access-date=2026-06-06 |publisher=[[German Football Association]] |language=de}}&lt;/ref&gt; She score 6 goals insyd 25 league appearances de following campaign, ein first insyd de German second division. Insyd de 2024–25 season, Baum be a regular starter wey she post positive performances insyd both league play den de DFB-Pokal.&lt;ref name=&quot;:3&quot; /&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;:7&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last= |date=25 September 2025 |title=Ab 19 Uhr live: HSV-Fußballerinnen hoffen bei RB Leipzig auf ersten Saisonsieg |url=https://www.ndr.de/sport/fussball/hsv-fussballerinnen-wollen-beim-wiedersehen-mit-baum-ersten-saisonsieg,hsv-588.html |access-date=2026-06-06 |website=Sportschau |language=de}}&lt;/ref&gt; Ein efforts help HSV reach de semifinals of de DFB-Pokal wey dem gain promotion to de Frauen-Bundesliga for de following season.&lt;ref name=&quot;:7&quot; /&gt;

Baum choose she no go move up to de Frauen-Bundesliga plus HSV, instead joining RB Leipzig on a free transfer insyd May 2025 for ein first taste of first-division football. She sanso field offers from multiple oda clubs, wey dey include league champions Bayern Munich.&lt;ref name=&quot;:2&quot; /&gt; On 6 September 2025, Baum make ein Bundesliga debut, participating insyd Leipzig ein season-opening victory over 1. FC Köln.&lt;ref name=&quot;:5&quot; /&gt; Later on dat month, she face off against ein former club, Hamburger SV, for de first time;&lt;ref name=&quot;:7&quot; /&gt; despite having an opportunity to score, she no be able to lift Leipzig to victory over de Bundesliga newcomers.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=HSV-Frauen mit erstem Sieg in der Bundesliga-Saison |url=https://www.hsv.de/news/hsv-frauen-mit-erstem-sieg-in-der-bundesliga-saison |access-date=2026-06-06 |website=HSV.de |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Baum go on to have a strong first season plus Leipzig, reportedly gaining strong interest from various successful European clubs.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Schreier |first=Robert |date=2026-05-29 |title=Frauenfußball: Europas Top-Klubs jagen Leipzig-Juwel Lisa Baum |url=https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/frauenfussball-europas-top-klubs-jagen-leipzig-juwel-lisa-baum-6a18a66edcf306a6c9c80594 |access-date=2026-06-06 |website=Bild |language=de}}&lt;/ref&gt; She make 27 appearances across all competitions wey she score 5 goals across de campaign. Ahead of de 2026–27 season, RB Leipzig reveal say Baum go be departing from de club.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=3 July 2026 |title=&quot;Zählt zu den größten internationalen Talenten&quot;: Baum verlässt RB Leipzig |url=https://www.kicker.de/zaehlt-zu-den-groessten-internationalen-talenten-baum-verlaesst-rb-leipzig-1233608/artikel?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter#omrss |access-date=3 July 2026 |website=Kicker}}&lt;/ref&gt;

On 14 July 2026, Baum be announced to join English Women's Super League club Arsenal on a permanent transfer,&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=14 July 2026 |title=Lisa Baum joins Arsenal |url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/lisa-baum-joins-arsenal |access-date=14 July 2026 |publisher=Arsenal F.C.}}&lt;/ref&gt; wey de BBC report say Baum sign a three-year contract plus a one-year extension option.

== International career ==
Baum gain extensive experience plus de German youth national teams, earning multiple caps at each age group.&lt;ref name=&quot;:5&quot; /&gt; Insyd 2024, she play insyd every match for de under-20s at de FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, wer na dem eliminate Germany insyd de quarterfinals by de United States.&lt;ref name=&quot;:8&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |last=Heidrich |first=Matthias |date=23 March 2025 |title=HSV-Toptalent Lisa Baum: Die Bundesliga im Blick, den Bruder im Herzen |url=https://www.ndr.de/sport/fussball/DFB-Pokal-Hamburg-HSV-Werder-Bremen-Lisa-Baum,hsv29728.html |access-date=2026-06-06 |website=NDR |language=de}}&lt;/ref&gt; Earlier dat year, Baum score ein first goal for de U20s, striking 96 seconds into a 4–0 win over Canada.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot; /&gt;

== Personal life ==
Baum be a childhood fan of Bayern Munich.&lt;ref name=&quot;:1&quot; /&gt; She sanso dey support [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]].&lt;ref name=&quot;:8&quot; /&gt; Insyd 2022, ein bro, Dennis, wey na he introduce am to football, die insyd a car accident.&lt;ref name=&quot;:1&quot; /&gt; Baum since take up de habit of writing a meaningful word on a piece of tape den attach am to ein wrist before each match, often to remind am of ein late bro.&lt;ref name=&quot;:8&quot; /&gt;

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'''''Coitus interruptus''''', dem sanso know as '''withdrawal method''', be a form of birth control wich dey involve removing de penis from de vagina before ejaculation.&lt;ref name=Ro1995&gt;{{cite journal | vauthors = Rogow D, Horowitz S | title = Withdrawal: a review of the literature and an agenda for research | journal = Studies in Family Planning | volume = 26 | issue = 3 | pages = 140–53 | year = 1995 | pmid = 7570764 | doi = 10.2307/2137833 | jstor = 2137833 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=CT2023&gt;{{cite book |last1=Cason |first1=Patty |last2=Cwiak |first2=Carrie |last3=Kowal |first3=Deborah |last4=Edelman |first4=Alison |title=Contraceptive Technology |date=26 September 2023 |publisher=Jones &amp; Bartlett Learning |isbn=978-1-284-25503-4 |pages=503-508 |edition=22 |url=https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Contraceptive_Technology/Sa3WEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=0 |language=en |access-date=9 April 2024 |archive-date=10 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240410181851/https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Contraceptive_Technology/Sa3WEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=0 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; Plus typical use [[pregnancy]] dey occur insyd about 20% over a year, while plus perfect use e dey occur insyd 4%.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; E sanso fi be used togeda plus oda methods, such as condoms, birth control pills, anaa emergency birth control.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt;

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'''''Coitus interruptus''''', dem sanso know as '''withdrawal method''', be a form of birth control wich dey involve removing de penis from de vagina before ejaculation.&lt;ref name=Ro1995&gt;{{cite journal | vauthors = Rogow D, Horowitz S | title = Withdrawal: a review of the literature and an agenda for research | journal = Studies in Family Planning | volume = 26 | issue = 3 | pages = 140–53 | year = 1995 | pmid = 7570764 | doi = 10.2307/2137833 | jstor = 2137833 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=CT2023&gt;{{cite book |last1=Cason |first1=Patty |last2=Cwiak |first2=Carrie |last3=Kowal |first3=Deborah |last4=Edelman |first4=Alison |title=Contraceptive Technology |date=26 September 2023 |publisher=Jones &amp; Bartlett Learning |isbn=978-1-284-25503-4 |pages=503-508 |edition=22 |url=https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Contraceptive_Technology/Sa3WEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=0 |language=en |access-date=9 April 2024 |archive-date=10 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240410181851/https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Contraceptive_Technology/Sa3WEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=0 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; Plus typical use [[pregnancy]] dey occur insyd about 20% over a year, while plus perfect use e dey occur insyd 4%.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; E sanso fi be used togeda plus oda methods, such as condoms, birth control pills, anaa emergency birth control.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt;

While der no be side effects, e no dey protect against most [[Sexually transmitted infection|sexually transmitted infections]] (STIs); though dose slightly reduce de risk of [[HIV/AIDS]] give women.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; E dey work by decreasing de chance of sperm meeting egg den thus preventing fertilization.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; Failure fi occur as pre-ejaculate fi contain sperm anaa one partner fi prevent withdrawal by de oda.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; Sam sanso no be able to reliably remove dema penis before ejaculation.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt;

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'''''Coitus interruptus''''', dem sanso know as '''withdrawal method''', be a form of birth control wich dey involve removing de penis from de vagina before ejaculation.&lt;ref name=Ro1995&gt;{{cite journal | vauthors = Rogow D, Horowitz S | title = Withdrawal: a review of the literature and an agenda for research | journal = Studies in Family Planning | volume = 26 | issue = 3 | pages = 140–53 | year = 1995 | pmid = 7570764 | doi = 10.2307/2137833 | jstor = 2137833 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=CT2023&gt;{{cite book |last1=Cason |first1=Patty |last2=Cwiak |first2=Carrie |last3=Kowal |first3=Deborah |last4=Edelman |first4=Alison |title=Contraceptive Technology |date=26 September 2023 |publisher=Jones &amp; Bartlett Learning |isbn=978-1-284-25503-4 |pages=503-508 |edition=22 |url=https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Contraceptive_Technology/Sa3WEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=0 |language=en |access-date=9 April 2024 |archive-date=10 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240410181851/https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Contraceptive_Technology/Sa3WEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=0 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; Plus typical use [[pregnancy]] dey occur insyd about 20% over a year, while plus perfect use e dey occur insyd 4%.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; E sanso fi be used togeda plus oda methods, such as condoms, birth control pills, anaa emergency birth control.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt;

While der no be side effects, e no dey protect against most [[Sexually transmitted infection|sexually transmitted infections]] (STIs); though dose slightly reduce de risk of [[HIV/AIDS]] give women.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; E dey work by decreasing de chance of sperm meeting egg den thus preventing fertilization.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; Failure fi occur as pre-ejaculate fi contain sperm anaa one partner fi prevent withdrawal by de oda.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; Sam sanso no be able to reliably remove dema penis before ejaculation.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt;

Na dis method be used by two thirds of women wey have sex wey e be currently used by about 7% of women insyd de [[United States]].&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; Rates of use increase from de 1980s to de 2010s wey e be most commonly used by women insyd dema 20s.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; E be used by about 38 million women worldwide insyd 1991.&lt;ref name=Ro1995/&gt; E be believed to be practiced thought-out history.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; E get no direct costs.&lt;ref name=PP2024&gt;{{cite web |title=Pull Out Method {{!}} Withdrawal Method {{!}} What is Pulling Out? |url=https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/withdrawal-pull-out-method |website=www.plannedparenthood.org |access-date=9 April 2024 |language=en |archive-date=29 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329002656/http://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/withdrawal-pull-out-method |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;

== References ==
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== External links ==
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'''''Coitus interruptus''''', dem sanso know as '''withdrawal method''', be a form of birth control wich dey involve removing de penis from de vagina before ejaculation.&lt;ref name=Ro1995&gt;{{cite journal | vauthors = Rogow D, Horowitz S | title = Withdrawal: a review of the literature and an agenda for research | journal = Studies in Family Planning | volume = 26 | issue = 3 | pages = 140–53 | year = 1995 | pmid = 7570764 | doi = 10.2307/2137833 | jstor = 2137833 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=CT2023&gt;{{cite book |last1=Cason |first1=Patty |last2=Cwiak |first2=Carrie |last3=Kowal |first3=Deborah |last4=Edelman |first4=Alison |title=Contraceptive Technology |date=26 September 2023 |publisher=Jones &amp; Bartlett Learning |isbn=978-1-284-25503-4 |pages=503-508 |edition=22 |url=https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Contraceptive_Technology/Sa3WEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=0 |language=en |access-date=9 April 2024 |archive-date=10 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240410181851/https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Contraceptive_Technology/Sa3WEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=0 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; Plus typical use [[pregnancy]] dey occur insyd about 20% over a year, while plus perfect use e dey occur insyd 4%.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; E sanso fi be used togeda plus oda methods, such as condoms, birth control pills, anaa emergency birth control.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt;

While der no be side effects, e no dey protect against most [[Sexually transmitted infection|sexually transmitted infections]] (STIs); though dose slightly reduce de risk of [[HIV/AIDS]] give women.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; E dey work by decreasing de chance of sperm meeting egg den thus preventing fertilization.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; Failure fi occur as pre-ejaculate fi contain sperm anaa one partner fi prevent withdrawal by de oda.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; Sam sanso no be able to reliably remove dema penis before ejaculation.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt;

Na dis method be used by two thirds of women wey have sex wey e be currently used by about 7% of women insyd de [[United States]].&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; Rates of use increase from de 1980s to de 2010s wey e be most commonly used by women insyd dema 20s.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; E be used by about 38 million women worldwide insyd 1991.&lt;ref name=Ro1995/&gt; E be believed to be practiced thought-out history.&lt;ref name=CT2023/&gt; E get no direct costs.&lt;ref name=PP2024&gt;{{cite web |title=Pull Out Method {{!}} Withdrawal Method {{!}} What is Pulling Out? |url=https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/withdrawal-pull-out-method |website=www.plannedparenthood.org |access-date=9 April 2024 |language=en |archive-date=29 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329002656/http://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/withdrawal-pull-out-method |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;

== References ==
&lt;references /&gt;

== External links ==
{{Commons}}
* [http://www.religiousconsultation.org/islam_contraception_abortion_in_SacredChoices.htm Contraception and abortion in Islam]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110430203244/http://www.birth-control-comparison.info/withdrawal.htm Withdrawal]

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local yesno = require('Module:Yesno')
local Date = require('Module:Date')._Date
local lang = mw.language.new('en')
local cfg = mw.loadData('Module:Spoken Wikipedia/configuration')

p = {}

local function wikiError(message)
	local ret = mw.html.create('div')
		:addClass(cfg.i18n.class.err)
		:wikitext(message)
		:done()
	return tostring(ret)
end

local function category(c, nocat)
	if nocat then
		return ''
	else
		return c
	end
end

local function formatPageText(page)
	if page then
		return '&lt;span class=&quot;fn&quot;&gt;[[' .. page .. ']]&lt;/span&gt;'
	end
	if mw.title.getCurrentTitle().namespace == 0 then
		return cfg.i18n.this_article
	else
		return cfg.i18n.this_page
	end
end

local function formatFileLength(filenames)
	local length = 0
	for _, filename in ipairs(filenames) do
		local fileTitle = mw.title.new(filename, 'Media')
		if fileTitle and fileTitle.file and fileTitle.file.exists then
			length = length + fileTitle.file.length
		end
	end

	-- Add 30 to offset the rounding down
	local intervals = lang:getDurationIntervals(length + 30, { 'hours', 'minutes' })
	local ret = string.format(
		'&lt;span class=&quot;min&quot;&gt;%s&lt;/span&gt; %s',
		intervals.minutes or 0,
		intervals.minutes == 1 and cfg.i18n.minute or cfg.i18n.minutes
	)
	if intervals.hours then
		ret = string.format(
			'&lt;span class=&quot;h&quot;&gt;%s&lt;/span&gt; %s and %s',
			intervals.hours,
			intervals.hours == 1 and cfg.i18n.hour or cfg.i18n.hours,
			ret
		)
	end
	return '&lt;span class=&quot;duration&quot;&gt;' .. ret .. '&lt;/span&gt;'
end

local function formatHeader(filenames, page)
	local listento = mw.html.create('span')
		:addClass(cfg.i18n.class.listento)
		:wikitext(string.format(
			cfg.i18n.listento,
			formatPageText(page)
		))
		:done()
	
	local file_length
	if #filenames &gt; 1 then
		file_length = string.format(
			cfg.i18n.n_files_length,
			tostring(#filenames),
			formatFileLength(filenames)
		)
	else
		file_length = string.format(
			cfg.i18n.one_file_length,
			formatFileLength(filenames)
		)
	end
	return mw.html.create('div')
		:addClass(cfg.i18n.class.header)
		:node(listento)
		:wikitext(file_length)
		:done()
end

local function formatIcon()
	return mw.html.create('div')
		:addClass(cfg.i18n.class.icon)
		:wikitext(cfg.i18n.icon)
		:done()
end

local function formatFiles(filenames, nocat)
	if #filenames == 0 then
		return wikiError(cfg.i18n.err.no_filename) ..
			category(cfg.i18n.cat.no_filename, nocat)
	end
	
	-- TODO: the else branch really wants to be a mw.html &lt;ol&gt; object rather than wikitext
	-- version of the same, so that we can style the numbers nicer
	local files = {}
	if #filenames == 1 then
		table.insert(files, string.format(cfg.i18n.one_file, filenames[1]))
	else
		for i, filename in ipairs(filenames) do
			table.insert(files, string.format(cfg.i18n.n_files, filename, i))
		end
	end

	return mw.html.create('div')
		:addClass(cfg.i18n.class.files)
		:wikitext(table.concat(files))
		:done()
		:newline()
end

local function formatDateText(frame, dateArg, nocat)
	local d = dateArg and Date(dateArg) or nil
	return d and frame:expandTemplate{
		title = 'Start date', args = {
			d.year,
			d.month,
			d.day,
			df='y'
		}
	} or (wikiError(cfg.i18n.err.no_date) .. category(cfg.i18n.cat.no_date, nocat))
end

local function formatDisclaimer(frame, filenames, page, dateArg, nocat)
	local thisFileText = ''
	local disclaimer
	if #filenames == 1 then
		thisFileText = filenames[1]
		disclaimer = cfg.i18n.one_file_disclaimer
	else
		disclaimer = cfg.i18n.n_files_disclaimer
	end
	return mw.html.create('div')
		:addClass(cfg.i18n.class.disclaimer)
		:wikitext(string.format(
			disclaimer,
			thisFileText,
			formatPageText(page),
			formatDateText(frame, dateArg, nocat)
		))
		:done()
end

local function formatFooter()
	return mw.html.create('div')
		:addClass(cfg.i18n.class.footer)
		:wikitext(cfg.i18n.footer)
		:done()
end

local function formatTopicon(frame, filenames)
	local wikilink
	if #filenames &gt; 0 then
		wikilink = 'File:' .. filenames[1]
	else
		wikilink = cfg.i18n.topicon_multiwikilink
	end
	return frame:expandTemplate{
		title = &quot;Top icon&quot;,
		args = {
			imagename = 'Gnome-mime-sound-openclipart.svg',
			wikilink = wikilink,
			text = 'Listen to this article',
			id = 'spoken-icon'
		}
	}
end

local function extractFilenames(args)
	local filenames = {}
	for key, rawValue in ipairs(args) do
		local value = mw.text.trim(rawValue)
		if type(key) == &quot;number&quot; and value ~= '' then
			table.insert(filenames, value)
		end
	end
	return filenames
end

local function sidebox(nodes)
	root = mw.html.create('div')
		:addClass(cfg.i18n.class.box)
	for _, node in ipairs(nodes) do
		root:node(node)
	end
	return root
end

function main(frame)
	local args = getArgs(frame)

	-- Mandatory parameters
	local filenames = extractFilenames(args)
	local dateArg = args['date']
	-- Optional parameters
	local page = args['page']
	local nocat = yesno(args['nocat'], false) or false

	local root = sidebox({
		formatHeader(filenames, page),
		formatFiles(filenames, nocat),
		formatIcon(),
		formatDisclaimer(frame, filenames, page, dateArg, nocat),
		formatFooter()
	})

	if mw.title.getCurrentTitle().namespace == 0 then
		root:wikitext(formatTopicon(frame, filenames))
		root:wikitext(category(cfg.i18n.cat.articles, nocat))
	end

	return frame:extensionTag{
		name = 'templatestyles', args = { src = cfg.templatestyles }
	} .. tostring(root)
end

p.main = main

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