The former Premier League defender has died at the age of 39

2024-09-01 11:17:17Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
The former Premier League defender has died at the age of 39
Sol Bamba

Sol Bamba, the former Premier League defender has passed away at the age of 39. Bamba was known as one of football's good boys and played for Leeds United, Middlesbrough, Cardiff City, Leicester and Trabzonspor.

He overcame non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2021 while playing for Cardiff.

Bamba, after hanging up his shoes, started working at the Turkish club Adanaspor, who also announced the news of his death.

“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," wrote Adanaspor.

After his death, the Welsh club described Bamba as a legend. "As a player and coach, Sol's impact on our football club was immeasurable. He was a hero to us all, a leader in every dressing room and a true gentleman. Our thoughts are with his friends, family and everyone is lucky to know and love Sol," Cardiff City said in a statement.

The Leeds United club also reacted to their former captain saying that they are devastated by the terrible news of his death.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this tragic time. Rest in peace Sol, you will be in our hearts forever."

Bamba was born in France but chose to represent Ivory Coast at international level, wearing the shirt of his parents' country of birth 46 times.


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