Abdi Banda (born 20 May 1995) is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a defender for South African Premier Division club Richards Bay.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 20 May 1995 | ||
Place of birth | Tanga, Tanzania | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Centre back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Richards Bay | ||
Number | 28 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2014 | Coastal Union | ||
2014–2017 | Simba | ||
2017–2019 | Baroka | 41 | (4) |
2019–2020 | Highlands Park | 9 | (0) |
2020 | TS Galaxy | 0 | (0) |
2021–2022 | Mtibwa Sugar | ||
2022–2023 | Chippa United | 15 | (1) |
2023– | Richards Bay | 7 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2014– | Tanzania | 19 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 April 2024 |
Club career
editBorn 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
editPersonal life
editHe 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
edit- ^ 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.