Barbra Banda was unplayable in Yolanda Thomas’ first game in charge, contributing to all three goals as Orlando Pride beat Houston Dash 3-1 while breaking the club’s regular season scoring record.
Banda was a menace to the opposition defence, forcing an own goal just 14 minutes in with a cross from the right wing. She etched her name into the history books from the penalty spot with her 14th goal, breaking Marta’s record of 13 regular season goals in 2017.
The Copper Queens skipper capped off the night with an assist for Haley McCutcheon’s 64th minute strike.
Elsewhere, Prisca Chilufya earned another start for Angel City in a 2-0 win at Racing Louisville while Racheal Kundananji came on in the 73rd minute of Bay FC’s 2-1 loss to Kansas City Current.
Kangwa gets first assist in Greece, Kayombo scores again in Mozambique
Kings Kangwa registered his first assist for Panathinaikos with an astounding delivery from midfield to set up Andrews Tetteh’s header at 62 minutes during a 3-1 victory over PAOK. Elsewhere, Kingstone Mutandwa made his full debut for Servette in the Swiss Super League, playing the first 79 minutes of a 2-0 defeat to St. Gallen.
Evans Kayombo maintained his impressive scoring record in Mozambique, bagging the winning goal of the match as Costa do Sol beat AD Vilankulo 2-1 in the Taca Mozambique to advance to the semifinals.
That’s now seven goals in 11 matches for the former NAPSA Stars ace.
In Estonia, Ricky Chanda and Benjamin Chisala started Nomme United’s narrow loss against Pärnu, while Emmanuel Mutale started for Gulf United’s B team in the UAE Second Division.
Daka’s Hamburger take 5-0 hiding, Chaiwa records assist in Scotland
Patson Daka came on at halftime as Hamburger SV lost 5-0 to Mainz 05 in their first home match of the 2026-27 German Bundesliga season. In Türkiye, Lushomo Mweemba started in defence as Hakkarigucu Spor held 2024 champions Galatasaray 1-1 in the Suwen Women’s Super League.
Miguel Changa Chaiwa was rewarded for his industrious style of play, setting up Nathan Lowe’s goal with a world-class through ball after intercepting a pass in midfield. Hibernian lost the match 2-1 against St. Johnstone. In Mexico, Grace Chanda clocked 90 minutes during Queretaro’s 2-0 defeat vs Cruz Azul.
Obino collects win against Power Dynamos, Kangwanda makes Champions League debut
Obino Chisala participated in the build-up play that led to a penalty for Sudan’s Al Merrikh as they beat Power Dynamos 1-0 in the first leg of the CAF Champions League round one qualifiers. Elsewhere, Albert Kangwanda started for Young Africans in the competition for the first time as they drew 1-1 with Gaborone United while Clatous Chama featured off the bench for Simba against Mighty Wanderers.
A hamstring injury ruled out Ghampani Lungu in Orlando Pirates’ Champions League opener. In Germany, Lubambo Musonda continues to nurse an Achilles injury, while in the Czech Republic, Benson Sakala is out with a knock. Mathews Banda, however, was an unused substitute for Bohemians Praha.
Frankie Musonda was benched during St Albans City’s Emirates FA Cup tie; Peter Chikola made his debut for Xerez Deportivo in the Spanish fifth tier while Golden Mafwenta started in Belarus. Mannah Chiwisa started for Rondinella Marzocco in the Italian Serie D while Gift Siame remained on the bench for Leganes B in Spain.
