Abdi Banda

Abdi Banda is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a defender for South African Premier Division club Richards Bay.

Club career

Born in Tanga, he has played club football for Coastal Union, Simba, Baroka and Highlands Park. After Highlands Park sold their license to TS Galaxy, Banda was transferred in that squad, but was released since he was injured at the time.
In September 2021 he signed for Mtibwa Sugar. In June 2022 he signed for Chippa United.

International career

He made his international debut for Tanzania national [football team|Tanzania] in 2014.

Personal life

He has a daughter, born October 2019, with his wife Zabibu Kiba, the sister of Ali Kiba. The child was initially reported to be a boy.