New Delhi: Former Cardiff City defender Sol Bamba has passed away at the age of 39. Bamba was working as a technical director with the Turkish club Adanaspor, which released an official statement on Saturday about the former Ivory Coast defender’s demise. In their statement, Adanaspor mentioned that the former Middlesbrough fell ill before the club’s game and was admitted to a hospital but ultimately passed away.
Bamba started his career with Paris Saint-Germain and went on to play for Cardiff City, Leicester City, and Leeds United. He appeared for Italian side Palermo and Scottish clubs Dunfermline Athletic and Hibernian. For Ivory Coast, he played 46 games and scored one goal. In January 2023, Bamba retired from football and shifted to coaching. He served as assistant manager at Cardiff before reaching Turkey for his recent assignment.
We are all devastated to hear that our former defender, Sol Bamba, has passed away, aged 39.
Sol, a popular figure during his brief but memorable stay in Leicester, made 55 appearances for the Foxes, scoring four goals.
Our thoughts are with Sol’s friends and family at this… pic.twitter.com/wSER3qNLj9
— Leicester City (@LCFC) September 1, 2024
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… pic.twitter.com/f4eOicxMyt
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) August 31, 2024
🤍 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
I never had the chance to witness what a truly great man and leader you were. We have shared stories and I loved our chats however brief. My heart goes out to Sol’s family. I am devastated for you 💔 pic.twitter.com/MKgmftOoQz
— Mark Hudson (@M_Hudson5) August 31, 2024
I can’t believe I won’t see that beaming smile again.
I’m so happy that Sol was part of my life and we had such brilliant memories together.
I’m heartbroken for Chloe and the family and all my thoughts are with them.
Sol was a ray of sunshine and I’ll miss him so much. 💔 pic.twitter.com/yGst6lbX3Z
— Neil Warnock (@warnockofficial) September 1, 2024
Bamba met his wife Chloe while playing for Leicester and they have three children. Late on Saturday, Chloe led the tribute with a touching Instagram post.
Awful news, a genuinely gorgeous human being 💔 https://t.co/wc14rhyPYj
— Andy Campbell (@andycampbell32) August 31, 2024
In 2021, he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma but announced four months later that he was cancer-free after undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Tributes soon started to pour for Bamba from all over the football world and his former colleagues.
The former Leeds United centre-back passed away at the age of 39. Tributes fell from around the world for Sol Bamba. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
