Banda scored twice in Orlando’s opening recreation of the 2025 season – a 6-0 win over Chicago Stars [Getty Images]
The Nationwide Girls’s Soccer League is investigating an incident involving “hateful language” directed at Orlando Delight striker Barbra Banda by a fan.
The incident occurred throughout Orlando’s 2-0 win over Gotham FC on Sunday at Sports activities Illustrated Stadium in New York.
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Gotham stated that they had apologised to Orlando and that they have been working with the NWSL to research the incident.
“This behaviour is unacceptable and has no place in our league or in our stadiums,” the NWSL, Orlando Delight and Gotham FC all stated in a press release on Monday.
“Stadium safety swiftly responded to the incident as soon as it was reported and instantly addressed the person, monitoring the scenario for the rest of the match,” Gotham added.
Banda was named the after scoring 17 targets to assist Orlando declare their first NWSL championship final season.
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The 25-year-old additionally netted 4 targets for Zambia on the Paris Olympics final summer time to turn out to be the main African goalscorer in Olympic historical past with 10.
“We’re dedicated to making sure that our venues are protected and respectful environments for all – particularly for the athletes who signify the easiest of our sport,” the NWSL stated.
“Barbra Banda is each an distinctive participant and particular person, and the NWSL is immensely proud to assist her as a member of our league.”
Orlando are high of the NWSL after successful their first two video games of the 2025 season, together with a 6-0 victory over Chicago Stars through which Banda scored twice.
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“Barbra is an excellent function mannequin and an influential advocate for soccer each in Africa and right here in america. We stay up for persevering with to have a good time and assist her on and off the pitch,” Orlando Delight added.
