Tanzanian international Malaika Meena has signed a two-year deal with Barclays Women’s Championship side, Bristol City Women FC.
The midfielder came through the academy systems at both Arsenal and then Chelsea before signing for Wake Forest University in North Carolina where she spent three and a half years in the USA before returning to England to sign for the Robins.
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On returning to England, Meena said, “I’m very excited to sign for Bristol City, especially with the ambition of this club, fighting for promotion,” she said. “I’m really happy to be here.”
Michelle Yeowell, Head of Player Recruitment, added: “We’re delighted to bring Malaika to the club. She’s an exciting young player with lots of potential and we’re excited for her to grow with us.”
The 21-year old who has been handed jersey number 18 has also been summoned ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 qualifiers where Tanzania face Equatorial Guinea in the first round.
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