Zambia captain Barbra Banda has scored her third goal in the first three opening matches of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League in the US.
Banda last night scored the opener as Orlando Pride thumped Chicago Stars 3-0.
This was her 28th goal for the Pride across all competitions, which is second most in club history.
The Copper Queens star put Orlando Pride in the driving seat on 13 minutes before the team added two more goals through Lizbeth Ovalle in the 22nd and 35th minutes.
Banda paved the way for Brazil icon Marta when being rested in the 82nd minute.
“I am happy to score my third goal of the season. We are Orlando Pride,” she wrote on her Facebook page.
After posting a win, draw and defeat, Orlando are placed sixth on the log with four points in three matches.
Meanwhile, Banda recently recovered from a lengthy injury that kept her out of action from August 16, 2025, to March 2026.
“I missed scoring when I was injured,” Banda told the club media in a recent interview.
“I want to score more goals for the team,” she continued.
Orlando’s next match is against Gotham FC slated for Monday, 30th March 2026.
go girl go