Chanda Mwansa

The journey

Chanda Mwansa represents the first generation of female Zambian players to reach the Goaliano Academy. The platform's talent-spotting system noticed her in a local league near Ndola; this was the start of a path that will mature over time towards the first team.

The dream

To be remembered as the first female professional from her home region.

Character

Compact, fast-moving build; short blonde hair; and a trademark habit of pulling up her socks before every match.

• Energetic and quick to recover
• brave in attack
• hardworking defensively
• versatile

Favourites

Food

Nshima

Hobby

Reading

Music

Zed J

From the first intake at Goaliano Academy.