Africa’s female players are excelling: no Wafcon in 2024 would be a travesty African women’s football has the world’s attention but this year’s continental competition is in danger of being cancelled The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2024
NWSL 2024 predictions: are Gotham FC and San Diego on a repeat collision course? The new season kicks off on Friday night with the NWSL Challenge Cup. Our panel of writers deliver their verdicts on the MVP, champions and plotlines to watch The Guardian - US · Mar 15, 2024
NWSL preview: record signings, a historic stadium – and a new winner? The season starts this weekend with two expansion teams and a number of high-profile signings. It promises to be quite a ride The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024
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. Top News · Mar 8, 2024
Orlando makes Barbra Banda second most expensive female player in world Orlando Pride have completed a deal to sign Zambia forward Barbra Banda for the second-highest transfer fee in women’s football The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024
Orlando Pride Signs Zambian Forward Barbra Banda For Record Fee Orlando Pride's record-breaking signing of Zambian forward Barbra Banda highlights NWSL's commitment to attracting world-class players. Top News · Mar 6, 2024
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 · Aug 4, 2023
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 · Jul 31, 2023
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 · Jul 25, 2023
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. Miami Herald · Jul 20, 2023
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 · Jul 19, 2023
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 · Jul 19, 2023
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 · Jul 19, 2023
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 · Jul 18, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023 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
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023 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
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023 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 · Jul 8, 2023 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 · Jun 22, 2023 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.
FourFourTwo · Jun 8, 2023 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
Sports Illustrated · Jul 6, 2022 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.