Lameck Banda Demonstrates Fitness for Niger Opportunity

Lameck Banda Demonstrates Fitness for Niger Opportunity

Lameck ‘The Beast’ Banda is set to lead Zambia’s charge in Morocco on Tuesday as the Chipolopolo face Niger in a FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier.

The 22-year-old was subbed out late in the 4-2 victory over Congo on Friday, appearing to be a precautionary measure.

“Lameck mentioned feeling a bit tired. He did a commendable job, scoring a goal and providing an assist,” stated Zambia coach Avram Grant in a post-match interview with the ZamFoot Crew.

The Lecce forward has maintained a deadly goal-scoring form for both club and country this season. In a recent Seria A match against AC Milan, he scored and contributed an assist in Lecce’s 2-2 draw.

Recognized as a key player in Zambia’s quest to qualify for their first FIFA World Cup, the former Arsenal Tula winger has notched three goals in nine caps for Zambia.