Former Cardiff defender Lee Peltier wrote on X: “Love you brother. Relaxation straightforward my large brother – all the time there for me, will always remember.”
Ex-Cardiff defender and supervisor Mark Hudson stated: “By no means had the possibility to witness what a very nice man and chief you had been.
“We’ve shared tales and I liked our chats, nonetheless temporary. My coronary heart goes out to Sol’s household. I’m devastated for you.”
Former Middlesbrough defender Cyrus Christie stated: “This information has shook me to my core. Solely the opposite day we spoke as you began your managerial profession.
“Fly excessive brother, might your soul relaxation in peace. One of many nicest and most humble guys to grace this recreation. Ideas and prayers exit to your loved ones.”
Junior Hoilett, who gained promotion with Cardiff alongside Bamba, stated: “RIP Massive Bro. Love All the time.”
Andy Campbell, who performed for each Cardiff and Boro, stated: “Terrible information, a genuinely beautiful human being.”
Ipswich City’s Sam Morsy, who was with Bamba at Middlesbrough, wrote: “Ahhh man large Sol .. unbelievable human probably the greatest I’ve shared a dressing room with, in the beginning of his teaching profession.”
Writing in Arabic, Morsy added: “We belong to Allah and to him we will return.”
Present Cardiff left-back Callum O’Dowda stated: “Heartbroken. Regardless of every part you went by, you epitomised probably the most optimistic outlook on life. A lesson I’ll maintain perpetually. My ideas are with your loved ones.”
Bluebirds goalkeeper Jak Alnwick wrote: “Relaxation in peace Sol, one of many nicest guys I’ve ever come throughout in soccer.”
And Neil Etheridge, a team-mate of Bamba’s at Cardiff, stated: “One of many nicest guys I’ve met off the sector and on it.
“All the time smiling, all the time so completely satisfied, all the time seeing the brighter aspect of life.
“After I joined the membership, earlier than he knew me, Sol handled me as a brother. After we acquired to know one another we turned household. Relaxation in peace Sol.”
Ex-Cardiff winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing wrote: “My man all the time appeared out for me. Love you brother.”
