Sol Bamba had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2021, but after undergoing chemotherapy, he was declared cancer-free.
Former Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba has passed away at the age of 39, as announced by Turkish club Adanaspor, where he was serving as technical director.
Bamba, who had an illustrious playing career, represented clubs such as Cardiff City, Leeds United, Leicester City, Italian side Palermo, Scottish teams Dunfermline Athletic and Hibernian, and Turkish club Trabzonspor. On the international stage, he earned 46 caps for the Ivory Coast, scoring one goal.
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After retiring from professional football in January 2023, he transitioned into coaching, initially serving as assistant manager at Cardiff before taking on the role of technical director at Adanaspor.
In a statement, Adanaspor shared the tragic news: “Our technical director Souleymane Bamba fell ill before yesterday’s match against Manisa Football Club and was taken to Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital, where he sadly lost his battle for life.” The club extended its deepest sympathies to his family and the wider community.
Bamba had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2021, but after undergoing chemotherapy, he was declared cancer-free.
Football Clubs paid tribute to Sol Bamba
Cardiff City, where Sol Bamba played a pivotal role in their promotion to the Premier League, expressed their grief: “It is with the deepest sadness that we have learned of the passing of club legend, Sol Bamba. He was a hero to all of us, a leader in every dressing room, and a true gentleman.”
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The Ivory Coast national football team also mourned his loss, describing it as “absolutely tragic” on Instagram, and offering their deepest condolences to his family.
Leeds United paid tribute to Sol Bamba, calling him “one of the nicest people in football” and assured that he would forever remain in their hearts.