BARBRA BANDA RANKED 67th
In what has been a good year for Zambia women’s football, the Shepolopolo skipper has kept on receiving praise as well as accolades for her exploits throughout the year. In the recent list of top 100 female footballers in the world, Barbra Banda received the rank of 67th, and if the list was brought to Africa, that would make her the 2nd by some distance.
The organizers had this to say about her:
“Many within the women’s game knew of Banda’s talents heading into this year, but to a more casual audience the summer Olympics saw her rise to prominence with her quite stunning performances for the tournament’s lowest-ranked side, Zambia. Banda may well be the first player to score back-to-back Olympic hat-tricks and not win either game, but her six-goal haul against European champions Netherlands and again in a thrilling 4-4 draw with China were two of the moments of the year. Her eye for goal is incredible and, at just 21, no doubt the world’s top clubs will be taking a close look this winter.”
The Shepolopolo skipper had this to say:
“I’m excited to announce that I have made my debut on the annual ‘The Guardian 100 best Women footballers’.
I am ranked 67th in the World by a panel of experts that includes former players, coaches, and journalists.” She further went on to say “Thank you for this and the plan is to keep working hard and helping my club and the nation. Congratulations to everyone who made the list and especially Alexia Putellas who has been ranked as the best female football player.”
