On Saturday afternoon, Leeds United and Cardiff City will come together to honor the late 39-year-old former defender Sol Bamba.
The former captain of Cardiff and Leeds is still well-liked at both teams for the vital roles he played in their separate tenures.
Before committing to Leeds permanently in 2015, Bamba first joined the team on loan. During his time at Elland Road, he established a reputation as a dedicated player on the field and as a respectable person.
with Leeds was mutually terminated, the Ivorian joined the Bluebirds and rose to prominence as the team’s captain in South Wales, leading them back to the Premier League in 2018.
There will be applause for the scheduled tribute on Saturday both prior to kickoff and in the 14th minute of play.
In order to honor the former captain, fans are also asked to arrive at their seats at Cardiff City Stadium fifteen minutes prior to the game’s 3 p.m. kickoff.
