Banda Earns Third Straight FIFPRO World 11

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Zambia and Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda has been named to the 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11, extending her run to three consecutive selections. First selected in 2024, she was the first African player to make the team and now holds the record for the most selections by an African woman. Banda is the only player in this year’s lineup from outside England and Spain and the sole representative of the NWSL. The team is voted on by professional footballers; Banda’s honor follows a record-setting Orlando season in which she scored 17 goals and added four assists.

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