Five Historic Records Barbra Banda Set in Zambia’s 6-0 WAFCON Victory Over Egypt
Barbra Banda once again proved why she is regarded as one of Africa’s finest footballers after producing a stunning four-goal performance in Zambia’s 6-0 victory over Egypt at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The Copper Queens captain not only inspired her country to a record-breaking win but also etched her name even deeper into the history books with several remarkable achievements.
Here are the five records Banda set during her unforgettable night.
1. Zambia’s First-Ever WAFCON Hat-Trick
Banda became the first Zambian player to score a hat-trick at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Before her historic feat, the closest any Copper Queens player had come was scoring two goals in a single match. Racheal Kundananji, Grace Chanda and Banda herself had all managed braces in previous editions, but no player had completed a hat-trick until the Egypt encounter.
2. Third Player to Score Four Goals in a WAFCON Match
Her four-goal haul placed Banda among an exclusive group of African football legends.
She became only the third player in the tournament’s history to score four goals in a single WAFCON match, joining Nigerian greats Perpetua Nkwocha and Asisat Oshoala.
The achievement highlights just how rare such a performance is on Africa’s biggest women’s football stage.
3. First Player to Score Four Goals in One Half
After going into the final half-hour without a goal, Banda exploded into life during the second half.
She found the net four times after the break, becoming the first player in WAFCON history to score four goals in a single half of a match.
Her ruthless finishing turned a comfortable lead into one of Zambia’s most memorable victories at the tournament.
4. Zambia’s All-Time Leading WAFCON Goalscorer
The four goals also elevated Banda to the top of Zambia’s all-time scoring charts at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
She now has seven WAFCON goals, moving ahead of Racheal Kundananji to become the Copper Queens’ most prolific scorer in the competition’s history.
The milestone further cements her status as one of the country’s greatest footballers.
5. Joint-Most Hat-Tricks by an African Player at Major Women’s Tournaments
Banda’s latest hat-trick added another remarkable chapter to her international career.
Across the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, FIFA Women’s World Cup and Olympic Games, she now has four career hat-tricks at major tournaments.
That achievement draws her level with Nigerian legend Perpetua Nkwocha, whose four hat-tricks all came in WAFCON competition.
Banda’s previous trebles came during the Olympic Games against the Netherlands, China and Australia before she added Egypt to the list with another unforgettable performance.
At just 26 years old, the Copper Queens captain continues to redefine what is possible for Zambian women’s football, with every major tournament adding another milestone to an already extraordinary international career.
