Zambia and Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda has made the 20-woman shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d’Or Feminin.

Prior to the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Orlando Pride new acquisition was joint-top of the National Women’s Soccer League leadersboard with 12 goals in 12 games, helping Pride to remain unbeaten through the first half of the season.

At the Olympics, the former Shanghai Shengli striker scored four goals in three matches including a historic hat-trick in the loss against Australia.