The Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) is devastated to learn of the untimely demise of former Ivory Coast defensive stalwart, Sol Bamba.

 

Tragic news of the death of the former Ivorian defender was confirmed on Saturday by Turkish club Adanaspor, where he was technical director.

 

Bamba played for Cardiff City, Leeds United and Leicester City. He also had spells with Italian side Palermo, Scottish clubs Dunfermline Athletic and Hibernian, and Turkish side Trabzonspor.

 

He made 46 appearances for his country, scoring one goal. He retired from football in January 2023 and went into coaching, serving as assistant manager at Cardiff before taking up the role of technical director at Adanaspor.

 

The thoughts and condolences of all of us here at the PFAG are with the family, friends and all Ivorians at this tragic moment.

May the soul of Sol Bamba rest in peace.