Sol Bamba, former professional and coach, died on Saturday evening. © ANSA / GEORG HOCHMUTH / STR

At only 39 years old: former professional Bamba is dead

Sol Bamba played in the best leagues in the world during his career. The Ivorian, who most recently worked as a coach in Turkey, died on Saturday at the age of just 39.

September 01, 2024

From: apa

Former Premier League defender Sol Bamba and coach of Turkish second division football club Adanaspor has died at the age of 39. Adanaspor announced on X late on Saturday evening that Bamba had fallen ill before the match against Manisa and was admitted to hospital. There he lost the fight for his life. In 2021, Bamba was diagnosed with cancer. After chemotherapy, he was declared cancer-free and returned to the football field.

The professional from the Ivory Coast played for Middlesbrough FC, Cardiff City, Leeds United, US Palermo, Leicester City and Trabzonspor, among others. He also wore the Ivory Coast national team jersey 46 times.