Off the PitchFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Lecce appeal to FIFA as AWOL Banda eyes Libya move
Lecce's missing star Lameck Banda is reportedly ready to sign for Libyan club Al Swehli SC—while ignoring his club's calls.
L. Banda
player
Player
Lameck Banda
Club
Lecce
Contract until
June 2027
Reported offer
Two-year deal worth €1.6m per season
What happened. Lecce have appealed to FIFA after reports that Lameck Banda, who has gone AWOL, is ready to sign for Libyan club Al Swehli SC.
- Banda has not returned to Italy since summer vacation, missing pre-season training.
- Lecce claim Al Swehli made a rejected offer under €1m weeks ago.
- Banda says he was unaware of a unilateral extension option in his contract.
Lecce are taking legal action as Banda remains under contract until 2027.
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