Sol Bamba diagnosed with cancer

Cardiff City captain Sol Bamba has been diagnosed with cancer.

The former Leicester and Leeds defender has started a course of chemotherapy treatment for Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

He'll still attend matches in support of his current team - and will continue his coaching development with Cardiff's academy players.

A statement from Cardiff City said they were all behind him:

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.

Support for the player has been pouring in from fans while South Wales rivals Swansea City and other clubs showed their solidarity with Bamba on Twitter:

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