Former Cardiff and Leeds defender Sol Bamba has died on the age of 39.
Bamba had been employed at Turkish membership Adanaspor, who introduced the information late on Saturday evening.
A membership assertion learn: “Our technical director Souleymane Bamba, who fell ill before the match against Manisa Football Club yesterday, was taken to Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital and unfortunately lost his battle for life there. Our condolences to his family and our community.”
Bamba was identified with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2021 whereas at Cardiff, however was declared cancer-free after a course of chemotherapy and returned to play once more for the Bluebirds and Middlesbrough.
His profession additionally took within the likes of Leicester, Hibernian and Dunfermline, along with 46 worldwide appearances for the Ivory Coast.
“Everyone at LUFC is devastated to learn of the news that former LUFC captain Sol Bamba has passed away,” Leeds stated in a press release posted on X.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this tragic time. Rest in peace, Sol, you will be forever in our hearts.”
Middlesbrough wrote: “We are devastated to learn of the passing of Sol Bamba at the age of 39. Our thoughts are with Sol’s family and friends at this time. RIP Sol.”
