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Former Maccabi Petah Tikva Player Lamka Banda Disappears Amid Saudi Offer and Family Drama
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First reported by Mako · 3 hours ago
What happened
Lamka Banda, former Maccabi Petah Tikva player now with Lecce, has disappeared amid a lucrative Saudi offer and personal issues, prompting Lecce to consider legal action.
- 01Lamka Banda vanished and cut off contact with Italian club Lecce before July training camp.
- 02His wife unfollowed him on Instagram and deleted shared photos, hinting at family drama.
- 03Banda reportedly received a huge offer from Saudi club Al-Fateh, rejected by Lecce.
- 04Lecce extended Banda's contract to 2027 and refused a lower transfer bid.
- 05Lecce president expressed shock and plans legal action to protect club rights.
- 06Banda's disappearance is seen as a pressure tactic to force a club release.
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