Faida Bakanke
| Faida Bakanke | |||||
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| Personal information | |||||
| Born | 27 March 2002 Kinshasa, DR Congo | ||||
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lb) | ||||
| College / University | FEU (2023–2026) | ||||
| Volleyball information | |||||
| Position | Outside hitter | ||||
| Current club | VNVB | ||||
| Career | |||||
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Faida Bakanke is a volleyball player from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Early life and education
Faida Bakanke was born on 27 March 2002 in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She later studied at the Far Eastern University (FEU) in Manila, Philippines for her collegiate studies.[1][2]
Career
College
Faida Bakanke played as an opposite hitter for the FEU Lady Tamaraws of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).[3] Bakanke has helped the Tamaraws win a silver medal at the 2023 V-League Collegiate Challenge and a bronze in the 2023 Shakey's Super League Pre-season Championship[4]
She made her UAAP debut for the Tamaraws in Season 86 in early 2024.[1] She played for a total of three seasons with FEU finishing fifth place in Season 88.[5]
Bakanke forgoes her final year of eligibility in the UAAP in June 2026.[6]
Professional
Bakanke went professional with Vandoeuvre Nancy Volley-Ball (VNVB) of LNV Ligue A Féminine of France.[6][7]
References
- 1 2 Anzures, Romwel (11 March 2024). "UAAP: Faida Bakanke slowly finding her groove with FEU". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ "FIVB Player Database - Faida Bakanke Faida". FIVB. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ Garcia, John Mark. "FEU's Faida Bakanke takes talents to Ligue A Féminine in France". Spin.ph. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ Garcia, John Mark (16 February 2024). "Faida Bakanke a game-changer as FEU looks to sustain resurgence". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ Caacbay, Kennedy (22 June 2026). "UAAP: FEU's Faida Bakanke turns pro, signs with French club Vandoeuvre Nancy Volley-Ball". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- 1 2 del Carmen, Lorenzo (21 June 2026). "Faida Bakanke forgoes final FEU year for pro career in France". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ "Volley. La pointue Faida Bakanke bien décidée à éclore au VNVB" [Volleyball: Opposite hitter Faida Bakanke determined to blossom at VNVB]. L'Est Républicain (in French). 21 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.