# Lecce and Lameck Banda contract dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lecce-and-lameck-banda-contract-dispute
> Updated: 2026-10-19T12:19:43.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

An arbitration panel ruled in favor of the Italian football club U.S. Lecce in a dispute with former player Lameck Banda. The ruling established that Banda’s contract was valid until June 30, 2027, and determined that his failure to report for duty starting July 1 constituted a serious breach of contract. Consequently, Banda was issued a disciplinary fine of 256,250 euros following his departure to join Al-Swehly Sports Club.

Following the arbitration, Lecce received support from the Independent Commission for the Verification of Economic and Financial Equilibrium to suspend Banda’s salary. While the national arbitration process has concluded, Lecce continues to pursue legal action through FIFA, seeking further damages and international sanctions against both the player and Al-Swehly Sports Club for what the club characterizes as a termination without just cause.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Lecce obtains support to suspend Lameck Banda's salary

Lecce has received support from Italy's financial equilibrium commission to suspend Lameck Banda's salary following a contract dispute and his failure to report for training.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lecce-obtains-support-to-suspend-lameck-bandas-salary

### 2026-10-16: Lecce wins arbitration against player Lameck Banda

An arbitration panel fined footballer Lameck Banda 256,250 euros following a contract dispute with U.S. Lecce. Legal action continues through FIFA regarding damages and Al-Swehly Sports Club.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lecce-wins-arbitration-against-player-lameck-banda

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