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GAMPHANI LUNGU VOTED ORLANDO PIRATES PLAYER OF THE MONTH
08.09.2026 | Football DNA Zambian international Gamphani Lungu has been voted Orlando Pirates Player of the Month for August following an impressive start to life with the Soweto Giants. Lungu featured in six matches during the opening month of the 2026/27 season, accumulating 392 minutes and quickly establishing himself as an influential figure in the Pirates attack. The Zambian contributed three goals and one assist, meaning he was directly involved in four goals. He also c
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Lecce Boss Di Francesco: “Very Disappointed, We Will Sign Someone Stronger”
17.08.2026 | Football DNA Lecce manager Eusebio Di Francesco has expressed his disappointment over Lameck Banda’s ongoing situation, saying the club will look to sign a stronger replacement for the Zambia international. Speaking at a press conference, Di Francesco said Banda’s situation had not been a major topic of discussion among the players, but admitted that he was disappointed with the forward’s conduct on both a personal and professional level. “I am very disappointed,
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Aug 17
Lecce President Warns FIFA Over Lameck Banda Dispute
15.08.2026 | Football DNA Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani has reportedly called on FIFA to take action against Zambian international Lameck Banda and Libyan club Al Swehli SC, accusing them of breaching Banda’s contract with the Italian club. According to Football Italia, Sticchi Damiani said the dispute began after Banda failed to report for pre-season training on July 13. The president reportedly said the player subsequently stopped responding to the club’s calls, w
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Aug 15
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GAMPHANI LUNGU VOTED ORLANDO PIRATES PLAYER OF THE MONTH
08.09.2026 | Football DNA Zambian international Gamphani Lungu has been voted Orlando Pirates Player of the Month for August following an impressive start to life with the Soweto Giants. Lungu featured in six matches during the opening month of the 2026/27 season, accumulating 392 minutes and quickly establishing himself as an influential figure in the Pirates attack. The Zambian contributed three goals and one assist, meaning he was directly involved in four goals. He also c
Lecce Boss Di Francesco: “Very Disappointed, We Will Sign Someone Stronger”
17.08.2026 | Football DNA Lecce manager Eusebio Di Francesco has expressed his disappointment over Lameck Banda’s ongoing situation, saying the club will look to sign a stronger replacement for the Zambia international. Speaking at a press conference, Di Francesco said Banda’s situation had not been a major topic of discussion among the players, but admitted that he was disappointed with the forward’s conduct on both a personal and professional level. “I am very disappointed,
Lecce President Warns FIFA Over Lameck Banda Dispute
15.08.2026 | Football DNA Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani has reportedly called on FIFA to take action against Zambian international Lameck Banda and Libyan club Al Swehli SC, accusing them of breaching Banda’s contract with the Italian club. According to Football Italia, Sticchi Damiani said the dispute began after Banda failed to report for pre-season training on July 13. The president reportedly said the player subsequently stopped responding to the club’s calls, w
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