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BARBRA BANDA COMMITS FUTURE TO ORLANDO PRIDE WITH NEW DEAL THROUGH 2029
14.09.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda has committed her long-term future to Orlando Pride after signing a new contract that will keep her at the NWSL club through the 2029 season. Orlando Pride announced on Monday that the new agreement had secured the services of one of the club’s most influential players for the next three seasons. Pride Owner and Chairman Mark Wilf described Banda as a transformational player whose influence went beyond her goals. He
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GAMPHANI LUNGU VOTED ORLANDO PIRATES PLAYER OF THE MONTH
08.09.2026 | Football DNA Zambian international Gamphani Lungu has been voted Orlando Pirates Player of the Month for August following an impressive start to life with the Soweto Giants. Lungu featured in six matches during the opening month of the 2026/27 season, accumulating 392 minutes and quickly establishing himself as an influential figure in the Pirates attack. The Zambian contributed three goals and one assist, meaning he was directly involved in four goals. He also c
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Lecce Boss Di Francesco: “Very Disappointed, We Will Sign Someone Stronger”
17.08.2026 | Football DNA Lecce manager Eusebio Di Francesco has expressed his disappointment over Lameck Banda’s ongoing situation, saying the club will look to sign a stronger replacement for the Zambia international. Speaking at a press conference, Di Francesco said Banda’s situation had not been a major topic of discussion among the players, but admitted that he was disappointed with the forward’s conduct on both a personal and professional level. “I am very disappointed,
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Aug 17
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BARBRA BANDA COMMITS FUTURE TO ORLANDO PRIDE WITH NEW DEAL THROUGH 2029
14.09.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda has committed her long-term future to Orlando Pride after signing a new contract that will keep her at the NWSL club through the 2029 season. Orlando Pride announced on Monday that the new agreement had secured the services of one of the club’s most influential players for the next three seasons. Pride Owner and Chairman Mark Wilf described Banda as a transformational player whose influence went beyond her goals. He
GAMPHANI LUNGU VOTED ORLANDO PIRATES PLAYER OF THE MONTH
08.09.2026 | Football DNA Zambian international Gamphani Lungu has been voted Orlando Pirates Player of the Month for August following an impressive start to life with the Soweto Giants. Lungu featured in six matches during the opening month of the 2026/27 season, accumulating 392 minutes and quickly establishing himself as an influential figure in the Pirates attack. The Zambian contributed three goals and one assist, meaning he was directly involved in four goals. He also c
Lecce Boss Di Francesco: “Very Disappointed, We Will Sign Someone Stronger”
17.08.2026 | Football DNA Lecce manager Eusebio Di Francesco has expressed his disappointment over Lameck Banda’s ongoing situation, saying the club will look to sign a stronger replacement for the Zambia international. Speaking at a press conference, Di Francesco said Banda’s situation had not been a major topic of discussion among the players, but admitted that he was disappointed with the forward’s conduct on both a personal and professional level. “I am very disappointed,
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