Tributes pour out for Cardiff City player Sol Bamba who is currently being treated for cancer it has been announced on Monday evening.
The Championship club have announced the devastating news that defender has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and has started a course of chemotherapy treatment.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body.
The main symptom of non-Hodgkin lymphoma is swollen glands that do not go away.
The news shocked the club’s fan base, who quickly took to social media to wish the fan favourite their best wishes. Who can forget that Sol Bamba Christmas chant ay?!
Bamba, who will turn 36 years old on Wednesday, has been out of action since he was an unused substitute against Norwich City on the 19th of December.
CARDIFF CLUB STATEMENT:
We are saddened to inform supporters that Sol Bamba has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
With the close support of the Club’s medical team, Sol has immediately started a course of chemotherapy treatment.
Universally admired by teammates, staff and supporters in the Welsh capital, Sol has begun his battle in typically positive spirits and will continue to be an integral part of the Bluebirds family. During treatment, Sol will support his teammates at matches and our younger players within the Academy, with whom he will continue his coaching development.
All future updates on Sol’s progress will be provided only via official Club channels. While we request privacy for him and his family at this time, messages of support to be passed on to Sol may be sent to club@cardiffcityfc.co.uk.
We are all with you, Sol.
We are saddened to inform supporters that Sol Bamba has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
With the close support of the Club’s medical team, Sol has immediately started a course of chemotherapy treatment.
We are all with you, Sol. 💙 pic.twitter.com/O2KSn4nAoh
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 11, 2021
Bamba joined the Bluebirds on a free transfer by Neil Warnock back in October 2016 and gained the adoration of Cardiff City fans.
He played a part to the Bluebirds’ promotion push in the 2017/18 season and played a huge part in their Premier League campaign the following season.
He may have see has reduced game time this season, but his presence behind the scenes and in the dressing room has always been there and he remains a hugely important member of the squad.
Football clubs, pundits, players sent their messages of support.
@WatfordFC wrote: Wishing Sol all the best from everyone at Watford FC. The entire football family is with you
@FulhamFC said: Get well soon, Sol. Everyone at Fulham is behind you.
@dcfcofficial stated: Sending our very best wishes to you Sol, from everyone at Derby County
@NFFC added: Always a tough opponent, we know you’re going to win this fight, Sol. The thoughts of everyone at #NFFC are with you!
@Charlie26Adam: Thoughts are with you mate
@therealMickeyT: You are fit and strong to fight the big C. Stay positive god bless
@morrisonclinton: Good luck Sol wishing you all the best for your treatment and a full recovery
As mentioned, tributes pour out for the Cardiff City player who is being treated for cancer…
Please get well soon Big Sol 🙏❤ #MOT 💙💛 xx pic.twitter.com/u8pwHefR1v
— SUSAN SMITH 1 (@SmithLeedsUtd) January 11, 2021
A great pro, a top career and a wonderful servant of the club. Best wishes and get well soon @Sol14Bamba pic.twitter.com/XN8UKq2842
— Tony Rivers (@TonyRivers1927) January 11, 2021
Not Swansea related and rivalry aside but very sad news about Sol Bamba who has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. We wish him all the best with his treatment. pic.twitter.com/Vw4GZjCGgn
— Swansea Beat ⚽️ (@swanseabeat) January 11, 2021
@seanfaulkner15: Sorry to hear Sol! Met you at a Leeds game and you’re a gent! Wishing you all the best!
@NinianOpinion: All the best Sol, you’re a hero at this club
@CCFC0K: No fucking way, get well soon @Sol14Bamba
@child_matt: Fight hard like you always do Sol – you were magnificent on and off the pitch at Leeds and we were a better club for you being there. God bless big man
@JoshuaHolden93: Get well soon Sol from all the Leeds family
@Suzanakin: Sending you best wishes Sol, my mum is also being treated for this and we bought her a #CardiffCity shirt with Bamba on the back for Christmas x
@Jimmy_R_James: Fucking hell. Get well soon Sol, the whole of the blue army are behind you
@APlate20: C’Mon big Sol, you’ve got all the Hibby’s behind you.. All the very best to you, and get well soonest.
@PaulHerbs82: Chin up big man. I had hodgkin’s 10 years ago. Beat it. Still here and living the dream. Your boss has beaten cancer too. Positive mentality is the biggest tool you have! See you back in the pitch soon. From the Millwall family
@leggy191: Sol I’m so shocked to hear this news and I am saddened by it. But I know how strong you are as a person and I know you will get through this battle. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. You have my number ring if you need to talk. Be strong
@ScottishBbird27: Seriously the nicest footballer I have ever met. Such a gentleman. Pray for Sol
@RossCCFC1988: Horrendous news for one of the nicest guys in football. God bless you Sol
@bluebal17: Come on @Sol14Bamba another battle you can win
@scfcthomas: Get well soon, Sol.
@NcjFloorfurns: Awful news, thoughts are with you and your family, get well soon
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