The tall defender came off near the end of regulation time as his Glasgow Rangers side won the ScottishLeagueCup, beating Celtic 2-1 after extra-time in the final.
In their 100 years, the Dons can boast four league championship titles, seven ScottishCup wins and five LeagueCup victories to add to their two European successes.
Meanwhile, after Dr Banda presented St Mirren with the Scottish Communities LeagueCup at Hampden Park, Mr Salmond also announced a new football partnership between the two countries.