Zambia women's national team star Barbra Banda says the women’s game on the African continent has a brighter future and will soon rise to the expected level.
The reigning African Women's Player of the Year prides herself in the performances of several African female players around the world which was rare some years back. Several African women footballers have played important roles for their clubs in Europe and the USA, something that excites the Zambia captain.
"Seeing my sisters from Malawi, South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco, Ghana, Tanzania and so on going out there and showcasing their talent and putting the world on notice is something that warms my heart," the Copper Queens star told CAF.
"It really shows that the continent has a lot of talent and is headed for greatness as far as women's football is concerned.”
The Orlando Pride star has also given rave reviews of CAF for its organisation of the CAF Women's Champions League, which has become a springboard for most African-based stars.
“We have seen the competition, it's not easy to play most teams and, of course, we have seen players making records out there and doing really well across the globe from the continent, which is amazing to see," she continued. "It has developed well, we are on the right track. We just need more and more investment.”
Banda was a star in the USA top tier last season, featuring in 25 league matches with 17 goals and 7 assists under her sleeves for Orlando Pride as the club were the best team in the 2024 National Women's Soccer League regular season before also winning the final in the playoffs at the end of the season.
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