Personal information | |||
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Full name | Billy Banda Jr | ||
Date of birth | June 1, 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Institute | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2018 | Finn Harps | 18 | (4) |
2018–2021 | Letterkenny Rovers | ||
2021–2022 | Ballinamallard United | ||
2023 | Larne | 4 | (0) |
2023 | Finn Harps | 15 | (3) |
2024– | Institute | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Billy Banda Jr (born 1 June 1998) is an Irish footballer who plays as a striker for Institute.
Banda is a native of County Donegal, Republic of Ireland. [1]
Banda attended the Royal and Prior School in the Republic of Ireland. [2]
Banda played for Northern Irish side Ballinamallard United, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players. [3] [4]
Banda mainly operates as a striker.
Banda has a sister. [5]
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