Lecce struggles to locate Lameck Banda after two weeks of absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Lameck Banda of US Lecce has been missing for two weeks, with the club unable to contact him. The 25-year-old winger did not attend mandatory performance tests or the team's pre-season training camp in Austria. Banda was last seen on July 23 at Lusaka airport, reportedly preparing to return to Italy. Lecce's sporting director expressed concern that there may be personal issues affecting Banda, as agents have also not received updates. Previously, there were indications of potential interest from Al Hilal for Banda's transfer after a strong season helping Lecce avoid relegation.
- •Banda has been missing since July 23, 2026.
- •He did not join Lecce's training in Austria.
- •The club is concerned about possible personal problems.
- •Banda had a notable previous season with nine goal contributions.
- •Al Hilal had shown interest in signing him earlier.
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Serie A player missing! Lecce hunt for Banda goes on after 2 weeks
"Lameck Banda of US Lecce is currently missing. In recent weeks, the club officials have unsuccessfully tried to get in touch with the winger.The 25-year-old was absent both from the mandatory performa...
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