Lecce appeals to FIFA over Banda's potential move to Libya
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Lecce has filed an appeal with FIFA concerning Lameck Banda, who is reported to be signing with Libyan club Al Swehli SC. Banda, under contract with Lecce until June 2027, has not participated in pre-season training after summer vacation. He has not responded to Lecce's attempts to contact him, and has allegedly been seen at Al Swehli's training camp. Lecce insists that Banda’s actions violate his contract and has rejected previous offers from Al Swehli for the player. The situation is ongoing as the club seeks to resolve the contract dispute through FIFA.
- •Lameck Banda missed pre-season training with Lecce.
- •Lecce is under contract with Banda until June 2027.
- •Banda may sign with Al Swehli SC after rejecting Lecce contact.
- •Lecce's appeal to FIFA seeks to enforce the contract.
- •Al Swehli previously offered under €1m for Banda.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — AWOL talent Banda in trouble as Lecce appeal to FIFA
"Lecce are ready to take legal action and have appealed to FIFA after reports AWOL talent Lameck Banda is ready to sign for Libyan club Al Swehli SC.Banda is still under contract with Lecce until June ...
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