Sol Bamba, former Leeds, Cardiff and Middlesbrough star, tragically dies aged 39
Sol Bamba has tragically passed away at the age of 39.
The former defender was a popular figure in English football having played for Leicester, Leeds United, Cardiff City and Middlesbrough.
Since retiring, Bamba moved into coaching and worked with former club Cardiff as assistant manager.
He then joined Turkish side Adanaspor where he has been working as the club’s head coach since the summer.
Confirming the news on social media, Adanaspor wrote: “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.”
Posting about the news, talkSPORT’s chief football correspondent Alex Crook wrote: “”Just seen the devastating news about Sol Bamba.
“Shocked and saddened in equal measure. One of the nicest guys I’ve ever met in football. Truly heartbreaking. RIP my friend.”
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