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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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Lameck Banda in Trouble as Lecce Reportedly Appeals to FIFA
09.08.2026 | Football DNA Zambian international Lameck Banda is reportedly facing disciplinary action from Italian club Lecce after allegedly failing to return to Italy for pre-season training. According to Football Italia, Banda, who remains under contract with Lecce until June 2027, has reportedly been absent from the club for about four weeks following his summer vacation. The report says Lecce had previously warned that the player would face consequences for his absence,
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Nora Häuptle Reflects on Copper Queens’ WAFCON 2026 Exit
09.08.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens head coach Nora Häuptle has reflected on Zambia’s disappointing exit from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), saying the team’s performances deserved better results. Häuptle thanked her players and technical staff for remaining united during what she described as a difficult moment, noting that football can sometimes be painful despite the effort put into achieving a positive result. Looking back at Zambia’s progress, Häupt
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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
Lameck Banda in Trouble as Lecce Reportedly Appeals to FIFA
09.08.2026 | Football DNA Zambian international Lameck Banda is reportedly facing disciplinary action from Italian club Lecce after allegedly failing to return to Italy for pre-season training. According to Football Italia, Banda, who remains under contract with Lecce until June 2027, has reportedly been absent from the club for about four weeks following his summer vacation. The report says Lecce had previously warned that the player would face consequences for his absence,
Nora Häuptle Reflects on Copper Queens’ WAFCON 2026 Exit
09.08.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens head coach Nora Häuptle has reflected on Zambia’s disappointing exit from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), saying the team’s performances deserved better results. Häuptle thanked her players and technical staff for remaining united during what she described as a difficult moment, noting that football can sometimes be painful despite the effort put into achieving a positive result. Looking back at Zambia’s progress, Häupt
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