BJ Banda
Irish footballer (born 1998)
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Billy Banda Jr (born 1 June 1998) is an Irish footballer who plays as a forward for Letterkenny Rovers.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Billy Banda Jr | ||
| Date of birth | June 1, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | Finn Harps | 21 | (5) |
| 2018–2021 | Letterkenny Rovers | ||
| 2021–2022 | Ballinamallard United | 56 | (22) |
| 2023 | Larne | 4 | (0) |
| 2023 | Finn Harps | 15 | (3) |
| 2024 | Institute | 11 | (0) |
| 2024– | Letterkenny Rovers | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
Banda was born on 1 June 1998 in Johannesburg, South Africa and has a sister.[1] A native of County Donegal, Ireland,[2] he attended the Royal and Prior School in Ireland.[3]
Career
Banda started his career with Irish side Finn Harps, helping the club achieve promotion from the second tier to the top flight. In 2018, he signed for Irish side Letterkenny Rovers. Subsequently, he signed for Northern Irish side Ballinamallard United, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[4][5]
Two years later, he signed for Northern Irish side Larne, helping the club win the league title. The same year, he returned to Irish side Finn Harps. Following his stint there, he signed for Northern Irish side Institute in 2024 before signing for Irish side Letterkenny Rovers.