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Zambia captain Barbra Banda dedicated her team's first-ever World Cup win to every little girl out there with a dream. Zambia defeated Costa Rica 3-1 on Monday to finish their World Cup campaign with a win. Banda scored from the spot and set up Racheal Kundananji for Zambia's third goal. "This is for every little girl out there with a dream," Banda said after the match. "Your dreams are valid." Banda was also named player of the match for her performance. She is the first Zambian player to win the Player of the Match award at the World Cup. "We got our first win. This was for all our fans," Banda said. "Thank you for sticking by us even in the bad times. We hope to build on this going forward." "On a personal level, a goal, an assist, and an official player of the match accolade. Not bad," Banda wrote on social media. Banda's performance was a shining moment for Zambian football. She is an inspiration to young girls all over the world who dream of playing professional soccer. The win over Costa Rica was a historic moment for Zambia, and Banda's performance was a key part of it. She is a role model for young girls everywhere, and her dream of playing professional soccer is now a reality.
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