Lecce warns Lameck Banda will face consequences for missing training
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Lecce officials announced they have lost contact with Lameck Banda, who has not responded for several days. The Zambia international was expected at pre-season training earlier this month but cited red tape issues returning to Italy. Lecce's director expressed disappointment, stating Banda would face repercussions for his behavior once he returns. The player has been with Lecce since 2022, making 109 appearances and contributing with nine goals and 12 assists.
- •Lecce has not heard from Banda for several days.
- •Banda cited red tape issues for his absence.
- •Lecce's director expressed disappointment in Banda's behavior.
- •Banda has made 109 appearances for Lecce since 2022.
- •He is contracted with the club until June 2027.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Lecce warning Banda ‘will face consequences of his behaviour’ after going AWOL
"Lecce warned they still ‘haven’t heard from Lameck Banda for several days’ and warned that when he does finally turn up, ‘he will pay the consequences of his behaviour.’The Zambia internatio...
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