Emma Hayes has come to the defense of Barbra Banda, who has faced cruel online comments and harassment following her win as BBC Women's Footballer of the Year. False reports of Banda failing gender eligibility tests have fueled the abuse, despite denials from Banda, her agent, and the Confederation of African Football.
Emma Hayes has defended Barbra Banda after cruel online comments from JK Rowling. The Orlando Pride and Zambia footballer has been targeted online after winning the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Award.
However, anti-trans campaigners have ignored these statements. Banda has been subjected to online pile-ons and abusive comments for several days following the award. She added: “I speak so highly of her because, in the women’s game, we talk about all the top players that come from more traditional nations and I think it’s great that we see such quality coming out of Africa.
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