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Cardiff City have led the tributes to Sol Bamba, describing their former captain as a “club legend” and “true gentleman”.
Bamba, who also played for Leeds United, Middlesbrough and Leicester among others as well as earning 46 caps for Ivory Coast, died on Friday, aged 39.
His death was announced late Saturday by Turkish club Adanaspor, for whom Bamba was working as technical director.
An Adanaspor statement read: “Our technical director Souleymane Bamba, who fell ill before the match against Manisa on Friday, was taken to hospital and unfortunately lost his battle for life there. Our condolences to his family and our community.”
Bamba overcame non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2021, resuming his playing career five months after his diagnosis.
It is with the deepest sadness that we have learnt this evening about the passing of Club legend, Sol Bamba.
As a player and coach, Sol’s impact on our football club was immeasurable. He was a hero to all of us, a leader in every dressing room and a true gentleman.
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— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) August 31, 2024
A Cardiff statement read: “It is with the deepest sadness that we have learnt this evening about the passing of Club legend, Sol Bamba.
“As a player and coach, Sol’s impact on our football club was immeasurable. He was a hero to all of us, a leader in every dressing room and a true gentleman.
“Our thoughts are with his friends, family and everyone lucky enough to know and love Sol.”
Bamba also captained Leeds, who said the defender would “be forever in our hearts”.
🤍 Everyone at #LUFC is devastated to learn of the news that former #LUFC captain Sol Bamba has passed away. 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. pic.twitter.com/HFqtYgsFkM
— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 31, 2024
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Publish date : 2024-09-01 08:59:44
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