Billy Banda Jr (born 1 June 1998) is an Irish footballer who plays as a striker.

BJ Banda
Personal information
Full name Billy Banda Jr
Date of birth (1998-06-01) June 1, 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Johannesburg, South Africa
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Finn Harps 21 (5)
2018–2021 Letterkenny Rovers
2021–2022 Ballinamallard United 56 (22)
2023 Larne 4 (0)
2023 Finn Harps 15 (3)
2024 Institute 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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Banda is a native of County Donegal, Republic of Ireland.[1]

Education

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Banda attended the Royal and Prior School in the Republic of Ireland.[2]

Career

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Banda played for Northern Irish side Ballinamallard United, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[3][4]

Style of play

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Banda mainly operates as a striker.

Personal life

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Banda has a sister.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Winning fans, getting goals and winning games-BJ Banda". fermanaghherald.com.
  2. ^ "How BJ Banda became an overnight hero in Irish football". the42.ie.
  3. ^ "BJ Banda thanks boss Harry McConkey for reviving career". belfastlive.co.uk.
  4. ^ "Tiernan Lynch eager to see how BJ Banda can adapt". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  5. ^ "BJ Banda: "I didn't like that…One goal changed the way people were with me"". donegaldaily.com.