Abdi Banda (born 20 May 1995) is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a defender for South African Premier Division club Richards Bay.
Club career
Born in Tanga, he has played club football for Coastal Union, Simba, Baroka and Highlands Park.[1][2][3] After Highlands Park sold their license to TS Galaxy, Banda was transferred in that squad, but was released since he was injured at the time.[4]
In September 2021 he signed for Mtibwa Sugar.[5] In June 2022 he signed for Chippa United.[6]
International career
He made his international debut for Tanzania in 2014.[1]
Personal life
He has a daughter, born October 2019, with his wife Zabibu Kiba, the sister of Ali Kiba.[7] The child was initially reported to be a boy.[8]
References
- ^ a b c "Abdi Banda". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ Abdi Banda at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Banda to continue with good work at Limpopo derby | Goal.com". www.goal.com.
- ^ Moyo, Lovemore (13 February 2021). "Abdi Banda spent R150 000 on injury after TS Galaxy release". Kick Off. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ Jean-Hugues, SETTIN (8 September 2021). "Tanzanie : Mtibwa Sugar signe Abdi Banda | Africa Foot United". africafootunited.com.
- ^ "Abdi Banda is back in the country after signing with Chippa United". Kick Off. 18 July 2022.
- ^ oruta, brian (21 February 2020). "Alikiba's sister reveals daughter's face for the first time (Photos)". Pulselive Kenya.
- ^ Milimo, Dennis (30 October 2019). "Alikiba's sister welcomes bouncing Baby Boy (Photos)". Pulselive Kenya.
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