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Picks up assist in Como bout Banda assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Como.

Impact Banda drew his first start over Riccardo Sottil in a month and picked out Lassana Coulibaly in the box with a surgical cross, registering his third assist in the campaign. The coach has gone back-and-forth at the position. Despite his inconsistent playing time, he has sent in at least one cross in 12 straight appearances, racking up 25 deliveries (two accurate). Moreover, he has taken one or more shots in his last five displays, accumulating six attempts (two on target), scoring once and adding four key passes and two tackles (two won) in that stretch.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face Inter Banda completed a one-match suspension Monday's 2-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Banda will be back against Inter on Saturday and will resume competing with Riccardo Sottil and Santiago Pierotti on the wings. He has tallied one ore mroe crosses in his last 10 displays, racking up 21 deliveries (one accurate). Moreover, he has taken at least one shot in his last three displays, amassing four (one on target), scoring once and creating two chances in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nets winner as substitute Banda (suspension) scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Udinese. In addition, he was...

Impact Banda replaced Santiago Pierotti in the 68th minute and scored with a stunning freekick to win the game in the 90th minute. Banda made 10 passes and also recorded a tackle. This was his first goal contribution in four games and this notable performance ended his poor run of games. He has now contributed to five goals this campaign.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Decides Udinese match with free kick Banda scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), three crosses and one key pass and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Banda netted a gorgeous free kick late in the second half, recording his third goal of the season, but won't be an option for the Cagliari match next Monday because of yellow-card accumulation. Riccardo Sottil will most likely continue starting on the left wing, while Konan N'Dri will be the top backup on both flanks.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Serves suspension Banda completed a one-game ban in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Inter.

Impact Banda will return in Sunday's away game versus Milan and will compete with Riccardo Sottil on the left wing, as has been the case for most of the season. He has notched at least one cross in six straight appearances, amassing 10 (one accurate) and notching two goals, two assists and seven shots (two on target) over that span.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Parma Banda assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created before being red-carded at the 57th minute of Sunday's game versus Parma...

Impact Banda had a quality first half, as he was one of the main offensive hubs for his side and picked out Nikola Stulic with a neat cross in the first minute of the game. However, he got overzealous while chasing a ball and committed a very rough foul. He'll be unavailable for Wednesday's away game versus Milan. Riccardo Sottil and Konan N'Dri will soak up his minutes.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes versus Juventus Banda (AFCON) scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Banda got the nod right after returning from international duties as Lecce were short-handed on the wings and broke the deadlock at the end of the first half with a potent strike after waltzing through defenders. It's his second in the season. He has launched one cross in his last four appearances (zero accurate), adding three chances created, one assist and four shots (two on target) over that span.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Juventus Banda (AFCON) has reported back after Zambia's early elimination, Lecce relayed.

Impact Banda will be back in the fold after being unavailable for one Serie A fixture and will resume competing with Riccardo Sottil and Santiago Pierotti on both wings, while Tete Morente (foot) is iffy. He has started in five of his last seven appearances, scoring and assisting once and registering seven shots (four on target), two key passes and 11 crosses (one accurate).

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Zambia Banda will participate in AFCON 2025 with his national team, Lecce announced.

Impact Banda will be unavailable for at least three contests and potentially more, depending on how Zambia fare during the competition. Riccardo Sottil and Konan N'Dri will pick up the slack on the wing.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist off bench in win Banda made an assist after coming off the bench during Friday's 1-0 win over Pisa.

Impact Banda was brought as part of a double substitution midway through the second frame and just five minutes made assisted Nikola Stulic, who took the pitch alongside him, for the game-winner. That's now a goal and an assist over the last three appearances for the winger, who will try to carry this momentum into the second half of a campaign that had a very slow start.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets on Sunday Banda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Torino.

Impact Banda doubled the advantage just two minutes after the opener, assisted by Medon Berisha. Banda completed all his passes, won four duels and also made two clearances. This was his fifth start in 10 appearances and his first league goal in almost two years.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in draw Banda registered two shots (two on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Verona.

Impact Banda was the outlet on the left, repeatedly running at Verona and drawing three fouls as Lecce chased a winner. He produced two of Lecce's six efforts on target and forced Lorenzo Montipo into his best first-half stop. His dribbling stretched Verona but the final cross never found a finish. That said, Banda looked like one of the best players on the field and confirmed his growing role for Lecce since starting the last three games on the left wing.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots versus Roma Banda won one of three tackles and had three shots (one on target) and one cross (one accurate) in 32 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Banda saw the most action returning from a big ankle injury and was fairly threatening. He'll look to concretely compete for the starting job on both flanks with Santiago Pierotti, Tete Morente and Jesper Karlsson as he gets his legs fully under him.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available after months against Fiorentina Banda (ankle) "will be in the squad for Friday's tilt versus Fiorentina," coach Marco Giampaolo relayed.

Impact Banda had been ramping up for a while after undergoing ankle surgery back in November and will likely make a few cameos before possibly recapturing a regular role. He played 10 times (six starts) before getting hurt, assisting once and logging 11 shots (two on target), nine key passes and 21 crosses (six accurate).

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with serious injury Banda will require surgery due to a malleolus fracture, Lecce announced.

Impact Banda got hurt more than a week ago and had to wait for the response since he was called up by Gambia anyway. He'll be sidelined for at least a couple of months. Santiago Pierotti, Nicola Sansone, Tete Morente and Ante Rebic will absorb his minutes on the left wing.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Empoli game early Banda recorded one cross (zero accurate) and was subbed out due to a potential ankle injury, Sky Italy reported, in Friday's match versus Empoli.

Impact Banda played limited minutes despite getting the start as he fell hard and got tangled up with a teammate and bowed out a few minutes later. He'll take some tests during the break. Santiago Pierotti replaced him off the bench. Lecce will have their next match on November 25 against Venezia.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal Banda assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Verona.

Impact Banda set up the only goal of the game for Patrick Dorgu in the 51st minute. Banda completed two dribbles and also made a clearance before being replaced by Tete Morente in the 73rd minute. Banda has featured in eight games this season, starting four of those and this was his first goal involvement of the season.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peppy in Napoli contest Banda drew four fouls and recorded three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Napoli.

Impact Banda got his first nod in a while after dealing with a lingering knee injury and his best showing of the season, as he gave the opponents fits with his sprints, but with no end product. He'll be a fixture of the formation if he stays healthy. He has logged six shots (one on target), four key passes and six crosses (two accurate) in his last four appearances.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance against Fiorentina Banda (knee) had two crosses (one accurate) and one key pass and drew two fouls in 45 minutes in Sunday's 6-0 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Banda played a half after a knee issue and looked reasonably well despite the result. He'll be in contention to start against Napoli since Patrick Dorgu will likely move to the defense due to Antonio Gallo's suspension.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Fiorentina match Banda (knee) "rehabbed for 12 days during the break but looked good during the final practice," coach Luca Gotti relayed.

Impact Banda got past a knee problem that nagged him for a while and will be available against Fiorentina but will probably be managed at first. His return should impact Ante Rebic and Tete Morente's minutes. He has played five times (two starts) so far, tallying seven shots (two on target), six key passes and 10 crosses (three accurate).

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Udinese match Banda is missing from Lecce's squad list to face Udinese on Saturday due to a knee contusion.

Impact Banda has been dealing with the issue for a while and took a trip to visit a specialist earlier this week but was able to train on the side afterward, which suggests that he's not dealing with anything major even though he won't be an option for this one. Tete Morente, Ante Rebic and Remi Oudin will soak up his minutes.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench versus Milan Banda had two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Banda hasn't started in two consecutive matches since suffering a minor knee injury. He faces more competition as Ante Rebic has looked increasingly good, but the two could also end up featuring together at the expense of Tete Morente. He has notched seven shots (two on target), six key passes and 10 crosses (three accurate) in five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench versus Milan Banda had two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot versus Parma Banda (knee) had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one interception and one chance created in 25 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Parma.

Impact Banda made a cameo in his return from a minor knee injury and didn't do much during his time on the pitch. He could unseat either Tete Morente or Ante Rebic in the next game. He has tallied five shots (one on target), five key passes and nine crosses (two accurate) in four appearances (two starts).

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench spot Banda (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Parma.

Impact Banda is back with the team as expected Saturday, returning to the team sheet after missing the club's last match. He will look to see some time to test his legs before hopefully returning to the starting XI in their next match, as he had started in his last two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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