Abdi Banda (born 20 May 1995) is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a defender for South African Premier Division club Richards Bay.

Abdi Banda
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-05-20) 20 May 1995 (age 29)
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

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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

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He made his international debut for Tanzania in 2014.[1]

Personal life

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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

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  1. ^ a b c "Abdi Banda". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  2. ^ Abdi Banda at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Banda to continue with good work at Limpopo derby | Goal.com". www.goal.com.
  4. ^ Moyo, Lovemore (13 February 2021). "Abdi Banda spent R150 000 on injury after TS Galaxy release". Kick Off. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  5. ^ Jean-Hugues, SETTIN (8 September 2021). "Tanzanie : Mtibwa Sugar signe Abdi Banda | Africa Foot United". africafootunited.com.
  6. ^ "Abdi Banda is back in the country after signing with Chippa United". Kick Off. 18 July 2022.
  7. ^ oruta, brian (21 February 2020). "Alikiba's sister reveals daughter's face for the first time (Photos)". Pulselive Kenya.
  8. ^ Milimo, Dennis (30 October 2019). "Alikiba's sister welcomes bouncing Baby Boy (Photos)". Pulselive Kenya.