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LAMECK BANDA ORDERED TO PAY LECCE K5.7 MILLION IN CONTRACT DISPUTE
Football DNA | 18.10.2026 Zambian international winger Lameck Banda has reportedly been ordered to pay his former club, US Lecce, €256,250 (approximately K5.7 million) following a contractual dispute over his departure from the Italian Serie A side. According to reports from Italy, an arbitration panel, known as the Collegio Arbitrale, ruled in favour of Lecce after examining the circumstances surrounding Banda's departure to Libyan outfit Al-Swehly Sports Club. The dispute c
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EBOLA TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS DELAY COPPER QUEENS TRIO'S RETURN TO NWSL CLUBS
17.10.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens stars Barbra Banda, Racheal Kundananji and Prisca Chilufya face a delayed return to club duty in the United States following their participation in Zambia's Olympic qualifier against Uganda. According to a report by the Associated Press (AP), the three Zambian internationals are subject to a 21-day waiting period under U.S. public health travel protocols introduced in response to Ebola concerns in parts of East Africa. Banda, who plays
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HAALUBONO DEMANDS HUNGER AND COMMITMENT FROM COPPER QUEENS AHEAD OF UGANDA REMATCH
09.10.2026 | Football DNA Interim Copper Queens head coach Charles Haalubono has warned that only players who demonstrate hunger, determination and commitment will be considered for selection as Zambia seeks to overturn a 2-1 defeat to Uganda in the race for a place at the 2028 Olympic Games. Speaking during a post-match press conference following Thursday's defeat at Hamz Stadium in Kampala, Haalubono expressed disappointment with his team's performance, particularly their i
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Oct 9
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LAMECK BANDA ORDERED TO PAY LECCE K5.7 MILLION IN CONTRACT DISPUTE
Football DNA | 18.10.2026 Zambian international winger Lameck Banda has reportedly been ordered to pay his former club, US Lecce, €256,250 (approximately K5.7 million) following a contractual dispute over his departure from the Italian Serie A side. According to reports from Italy, an arbitration panel, known as the Collegio Arbitrale, ruled in favour of Lecce after examining the circumstances surrounding Banda's departure to Libyan outfit Al-Swehly Sports Club. The dispute c
EBOLA TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS DELAY COPPER QUEENS TRIO'S RETURN TO NWSL CLUBS
17.10.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens stars Barbra Banda, Racheal Kundananji and Prisca Chilufya face a delayed return to club duty in the United States following their participation in Zambia's Olympic qualifier against Uganda. According to a report by the Associated Press (AP), the three Zambian internationals are subject to a 21-day waiting period under U.S. public health travel protocols introduced in response to Ebola concerns in parts of East Africa. Banda, who plays
HAALUBONO DEMANDS HUNGER AND COMMITMENT FROM COPPER QUEENS AHEAD OF UGANDA REMATCH
09.10.2026 | Football DNA Interim Copper Queens head coach Charles Haalubono has warned that only players who demonstrate hunger, determination and commitment will be considered for selection as Zambia seeks to overturn a 2-1 defeat to Uganda in the race for a place at the 2028 Olympic Games. Speaking during a post-match press conference following Thursday's defeat at Hamz Stadium in Kampala, Haalubono expressed disappointment with his team's performance, particularly their i
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