Former Cardiff and Leeds defender Sol Bamba has died at the age of 39.
Bamba had been employed at Turkish club Adanaspor, who announced the news late on Saturday night. A club statement read: '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.
His career also took in the likes of Leicester, Hibernian and Dunfermline, in addition to 46 international appearances for the Ivory Coast. 'Everyone at LUFC is devastated to learn of the news that former LUFC captain Sol Bamba has passed away,' Leeds said in a statement posted on X. 'Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this tragic time. Rest in peace, Sol, you will be forever in our hearts.
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