Rip sol

Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital: Former Ivory Coast, Leeds United defender Sol Bamba has died at the age of 39, said the Turkish club Adanaspor late on Saturday night.

Following his retirement in 2023, Bamba became a technical director for Turkish club Adanaspor. Bamba fell ill prior to the Manisa Football Club match. He was rushed to the Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital, where, tragically, he lost his fight for life at the age of 39.

"Our Technical Director Souleymane Bamba, who was disturbed before the Manisa Football Club match played yesterday, was admitted to Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital and unfortunately lost the battle of his life there. Condolences to our community and the entire football family, especially his family..." Adanaspor issued a statement via social media post.