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Barbra Banda Makes History as First African Named in FIFPRO Women’s World 11

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December 10, 2024

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Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda has become the first African to be named in the prestigious FIFPRO Women’s World XI following her remarkable year in which she guided Orlando Pride to the US National Women’s Soccer League Shield and Championship.
Prior to today’s announcement by FIFPRO, no African women’s footballer had made the FIFPRO Women’s World XI where over 7,000 women’s footballers voted for the team of the year.
The World 11 is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers. Last week, FIFPRO unveiled the 26-woman shortlist of women’s football players who received the most votes from their peers for their performances from 21 August 2023 to 10 August 2024 inclusive.
That year, Banda led the Copper Queens at their first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance in Australia and New Zealand, Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), and Olympic qualifications.
Banda’s selection has placed her alongside the world’s elite, such as Marta of Brazil, Alex Greenwood of England, and Spain’s star, Aitana Bonmati.
2024 FIFPRO WOMEN’S WORLD 11
GOALKEEPERS
Mary Earps (Manchester United/Paris Saint-Germain, England)
DEFENDERS
Lucy Bronze (Barcelona/Chelsea, England), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City, England), Olga Carmona (Real Madrid, Spain)
MIDFIELDERS
Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona, Spain), Keira Walsh (Barcelona, England), Alexia Putellas (Barcelona, Spain)
FORWARDS
Barbra Banda (Shanghai Shengli/Orlando Pride, Zambia), Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid, Colombia), Lauren James (Chelsea, England), Marta (Orlando Pride, Brazil)
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From Relegation Zone to Top Spot: Mbombo the Savior as Kalampa Chase 14th Crown

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January 13, 2025

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Zambia’s record Super League champions, Nkana FC escalated to the summit of the MTN Super League table after a dramatic 2-0 triumph over Mutondo Stars in an intriguing Week-19 showdown at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe. Congolese talisman Idris Mbombo was the hero of the day after he scored a sensational late brace that sent the […]

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Al Merriekh unveil Obino Chisala

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January 13, 2025

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Zambia midfielder Obino Chisala has been unveiled by Sudanese giants Al Merriekh.
Ther 25 year old has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with the Sudanese giants on a free transfer following the end of his contract at Mozambican side CD Costa do Sol.
Chisala spent the last eighteen months at Mozambique’s most decorated Club Costa Do Sol where he became a dependable player.
The 22 year old joined the 10 time Mozambican Champions in July 2023 as a free agent after mutually separating with the bankers.
Chisala spent three years at Sunset Stadium after joining the Bankers in September, 2020 from Happy Hearts.
On the international scene, the midfielder has been impressive since he made his debut in March in a friendly match against Malawi last year.
Chisala was the standout players in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Although he featured as a left back in most of those games, Chisala also played as attacking midfielder in some matches.
He has since won 7 caps for Zambia
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Saudi Arabia: MaFasho scores in injury time

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January 12, 2025

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Fashion Sakala jnr was on target for Al-Fayha in their 1-1 against Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Arabian Pro League match on Saturday.
With the match headed for a goalless draw, the 27 year old put Al Fayha ahead in injury time.
But his goal was cancelled out two minutes later as Yami equalised for the big spending Al lttihad.
This was Sakala’s fifth goal of season in 14 appearances.
The out of favour Zambian is one of Al Fayha’s top players alongside former Manchester United and Roma defender Chris Smalling.
Al Fayha are currently 17th on the log while Al Ittihad are level on 37 points with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Hilal.
Former Liverpool and Brazil midfielder Fabinho and Karim Benzema are on the books of Al Ittihad.
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