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11Jul/23

Barbara Banda is a Tumbuka

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July 11, 2023 /Sports/ — Barbara Banda is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chinese club Shanghai Shengli and the Zambia women’s national team. She is the all-time top scorer for the Copper Queens, with 58 goals in 64 appearances.

Banda is a Tumbuka, a Bantu ethnic group that is found in eastern Zambia and Malawi. She was born in Kabwe, Zambia, and grew up in a rural village. She began playing football at a young age, and her talent was quickly recognized. She was selected to play for the Zambia national team at the age of 15. Continue reading →

14Jun/23

Copper Queens, have a chance to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023

June 14, 2023FootballAfrica, Barbra Banda, Bruce Mwape, Countries, Geography of Africa, Grace Chanda, Hazel Nali, Lushomo, Lushomo Mweemba, Mary Mwakapila, Racheal Nachula, United States, Zambiaadmin

June 14, 2023 /Sports/ — The Zambia ladies’ football team, nicknamed the Copper Queens, have a chance to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. The team has been on a recent rise, winning the COSAFA Women’s Championship in 2019 and 2020, and the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. They are led by star striker Barbra Banda, who is the all-time leading scorer for the Zambian national team.

The USA is the defending World Cup champion and is considered the favorite to win again in 2023. However, the Copper Queens have shown that they can compete with the best teams in the world. They have a strong defense and a potent attack, and they are led by a talented group of players. Continue reading →