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Zambian international player, Prisca Chilufya, has signed a three-year contract with Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), completing an immediate transfer from FC Juarez in Mexico’s Liga MX Femenil.
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) confirmed the move on its official Facebook page, highlighting Chilufya’s transition to the United States, where she will reunite with fellow Copper Queens stars Barbra Banda and Grace Chanda.
“I am honored to be joining Orlando Pride, a club with such a strong vision and commitment to excellence in women’s soccer,” Chilufya said.
“I am excited to bring my experience and skills to the NWSL, which is one of the most competitive leagues in the world. The opportunity to play alongside such talented teammates and learn from the coaching staff here in Orlando is something I’ve dreamed about. I’ve watched as the Pride have built something special, and I want to contribute to the team’s success both on and off the field, she added.
Orlando Pride Sporting Director, Haley Carter, praised Chilufya’s dynamic playing style and scoring ability, emphasizing her immediate impact and long-term potential.
“We are thrilled to welcome Prisca to the Orlando Pride. Prisca is a dynamic forward who brings exceptional ability, speed, and a proven scoring record to our attack,” Carter said.
“Her experience in both international competitions with Zambia and her success in Liga MX Femenil demonstrates the kind of top-tier talent we’re committed to bringing to Orlando.”
“Her three-year commitment reflects our shared vision for building something special. We can’t wait for our fans to see her take the pitch in purple,” she noted.
Chilufya, who scored 14 goals in 48 appearances for FC Juarez, previously played for Fatih Karagümrük in Turkey’s TFF 1. Lig, netting four goals in seven matches.
She also had an impressive spell with Tomris Turan in the Kazakh Women’s Championship, scoring 18 goals in 14 appearances during the 2022-23 season, including two matches in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Chilufya made her UEFA Women’s Champions League debut in the 2020-21 season with BIIK Kazygurt, scoring her first goal in the competition the following year.
Her move to Orlando Pride marks another milestone in her career as she joins one of the most competitive women’s leagues in the world.
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