Former Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba dies aged 39
Former Ivory Coast international defender Sol Bamba, who overcame cancer to resume his playing career, has died at the age of 39, his former clubs announced on Saturday (Aug 31).
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Former Cardiff and Leeds defender Sol Bamba dies aged 39
Former Cardiff City and Leeds United defender Sol Bamba has died at the age of 39.
Sol Bamba dies aged 39: Latest tributes to Cardiff City legend as tragic news announced
Cardiff City legend Sol Bamba has died at the age of 39.The former Bluebirds defender, who took charge of Turkish 1.Lig side Adanaspor last month, was taken ill before his team’s match against Manisa BBSK on Friday and later died in hospital, the club has confirmed.A statement from Adanaspor posted on Saturday night read: “Our Technical Director Souleymane Bamba, who fell ill before the Manisa Football Club match played 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 spent five years with Cardiff as a player before returning as assistant to ex-boss Sabri Lamouchi in 2023. Having studied his coaching badges in Wales, his move to Turkey was his first move into management.
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