Sol Bamba Cause of Death

Sol Bamba, the former Ivory Coast defender, has passed away at the age of 39. Turkish club Adanaspor, where he served as technical director, confirmed the news on Saturday.

Bamba, who enjoyed a notable career with clubs including Cardiff City, Leeds United, Leicester City, and Palermo, also had stints with Dunfermline Athletic, Hibernian, and Trabzonspor. He earned 46 caps for the Ivory Coast, scoring one goal.

After retiring in January 2023, Bamba transitioned into coaching, initially serving as an assistant manager at Cardiff before becoming technical director at Adanaspor.

Adanaspor reported that Bamba fell ill before a match against Manisa Football Club and was taken to Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital, where he sadly passed away. The club expressed their condolences to his family and the community.

Bamba was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2021 but was declared cancer-free following chemotherapy.

Cardiff City, where Bamba won promotion to the Premier League, described his impact as "immeasurable." They said, "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."

The Ivory Coast national team also mourned his loss, stating on Instagram, "This is absolutely tragic news. Sol Bamba has passed away at the age of just 39. Our deepest condolences to the family."

Leeds United remembered him as "one of the nicest people in football," adding, "The thoughts of everyone at Leeds United are with Sol’s family and friends at this tragic time. Rest in peace, Sol; you will forever be in our hearts."