Barbra Banda strikes late as Orlando Pride end losing run

May 9, 2026

Zambia Women’s National Team captain Barbra Banda scored a dramatic late winner as Orlando Pride edged North Carolina Courage 1-0 to end a two-match winless streak in the NWSL.

Banda struck in the 87th minute, firing home a superb effort from inside the box to seal all three points for the Pride.

The victory moves Orlando Pride up to sixth place on the table with 11 points, while Banda’s decisive goal takes her tally to eight goals in eight matches this season.

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Aaron Mubanga Jr is a Zambian copywriter, digital content strategist, and sports communications specialist with over 15 years of experience in media, brand storytelling, and digital audience growth. He is the Editor-in-Chief of ZamFoot, one of Zambia’s leading football platforms, where he has built a digital community reaching more than users. Aaron has worked with brands and organizations including Betway, Cola Holding, the ABSA Cup, and the Football and Allied Workers Union, while also managing the digital presence of prominent sports personalities such as Barbra Banda. An award-winning Sports Writer, Blogger and respected football analyst, he regularly contributes to major television and radio platforms across Zambia and internationally.