Ex-Maccabi Petah Tikva player disappears in Italy

Zambian winger Lamak Banda, formerly of Maccabi Petah Tikva, has mysteriously disappeared and cut off contact with Lecce in Italy. Background: an astronomical offer from Saudi Arabia and family drama after his new wife unfollowed him on Instagram. The club president harshly criticized him and threatened legal action.

Zambian winger Lamak Banda, who was previously purchased from Maccabi Petah Tikva for about 2 million euros, has mysteriously disappeared and cut off all contact with Italian club Lecce. He was supposed to report for training in mid-July, but his whereabouts have been unknown since. Behind the disappearance is an astronomical financial offer from Saudi club Al-Fateh, which Lecce rejected. Additionally, his new wife unfollowed him on Instagram and deleted shared photos, fueling rumors of family drama. Club president Saverio Sticchi Damiani said in a press conference: "I have never encountered such behavior in my 11 years at the club," and made it clear that the club will take severe legal action.