Zambia’s Barbra Banda has been named the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Player of the Year for 2024 at a glittering ceremony in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on Monday.
Banda’s historic win marks a significant milestone, as she becomes the first Zambian woman to claim this coveted honor.
Banda scored four goals for Zambia at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including a hat-trick in a group-stage loss to Australia.
On the club front, Banda enjoyed a stellar season with Orlando Pride in the United States. She netted 13 goals during the regular season and added four more in the playoffs, playing a pivotal role in leading her team to its first-ever National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship.
