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Orlando Pride Acquires Zambian Forward Barbra Banda For Record Fee

Orlando Pride makes a historic move by signing Zambian forward Barbra Banda for a record fee, adding a prolific goal scorer to their roster.

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Japan joy, Germany dejection: Women’s World Cup power rankings

We rank the teams after a compelling group stage characterised by shocks and emerging stars, from Miyazawa to Caicedo and Dumornay

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria advance despite Ireland draw as Japan make Women’s World Cup statement

Nigeria drew 0-0 with Ireland to reach the knockout stages while Japan thrashed fellow last 16-bound side Spain 4-0 and Zambia made history

The Independent UK

Zambia’s Barbra Banda: ‘I was a pro boxer. I had no option but to go one way’

The Copper Queens’ leading striker, who has played in Spain and is now in China, has come through a traumatic time with her country

The Guardian - UK

Everything you need to know as 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off Down Under

MIAMI — The Women’s World Cup kicks off Thursday in Australia and New Zealand, which means soccer fans in the United States will be setting early morning alarms, as they did for the 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar and as diehard tennis fans do for the Australian Open.

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Women’s World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament

Australia are expected to challenge and Sam Kerr is a favourite to win the Golden Boot while Zambia are tipped to make waves

The Guardian - UK

Ten players to watch at the 2023 women’s World Cup

World Cups are made for stars, and stars often are made by World Cups. The 2023 edition of the biggest tournament in women’s soccer will be no different. And it will surely produce several new household names.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off

It's Megan Rapinoe's last World Cup, and it could be Marta's, too. From winter weather to new faces to watch, here's what to know about this year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

WEKU

Africa at the Women’s World Cup football: Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco and Zambia could cause upsets

Morocco and Zambia are making their Fifa Women’s World Cup debut in 2023. South Africa must recover their morale after a pay dispute and Nigeria once again leads the charge for the continent.

The Conversation

Can Spain regroup from mutiny to challenge for the Women’s World Cup?

Group C preview: Missing key players from their squad due to protest, Spain face Japan, Costa Rica and dark horses Zambia

The Independent UK

2023 World Cup Betting Breakdown Group C: Spain looks to pose major threat

Spain and Zambia are two teams to keep a close eye on in Group C.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Anger and accusations as Nigeria’s World Cup preparations unravel

Coach Randy Waldrum has accused the Nigerian federation of failing to pay wages, while players have threatened a boycott

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Women’s World Cup 2023 team guides part 12: Zambia

The Copper Queens are on the rise and a 3-2 pre-tournament win against Germany has caused much excitement

Daily Mirror

Zambia stun England rivals in World Cup send-off as clear warning sent

Zambia stunned Germany on Friday night with a 3-2 victory in a World Cup warm-up match and Barbra Banda was at the centre of it all

Irish Mirror

Ireland 3-2 Zambia: Barrett at the double as Ireland kick off World Cup preparation in style

Amber Barrett scored her first goals since last October to secure the win.

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Women’s World Cup 2023 Golden Boot favourites: Who will be top scorer?

There are set to be plenty of players battling it out to win the Golden Boot at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

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Reports: Zambia’s Banda Out of WAFCON Due to Gender Eligibility Tests

The star striker will not participate in the tournament after the controversial ruling.

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