[Music] Soul bomba the former Cardiff City and lead's United Defender has tragically passed away at the age of 39 bomba who had previously battled and overcome cancer in 2021 died on Saturday after reportedly falling ill while working in turkey with adanaspor according to reports from Turkey bomas suffered a relapse of non- hodkin lymphoma which which led to his sudden death. boma's wife Khloe expressed her heartbreak in a heartfelt tribute on Instagram for the last few years I have watched Soul fight his cancer headon with an astounding mental and physical strength and stoicism she wrote unfortunately it was never a fair fight and just when things were looking up he took a downturn and finally succumbed on August 31st she added it was an honor to have loved and Been Loved by soul I learned so much from from him he is my hero bomba had a distinguished football career playing for clubs including Paris St Germain H herian leester City Leeds United Cardiff City and Middlesboro before retiring in 2022 he also earned 46 caps for the Ivory Coast National Team scoring once tributes from bombas former clubs have been pouring in leads United stated leads United are devastated to learn of the passing of former Captain Soul bom at the age of 39 rest in peace Soul you will forever be in our hearts Cardiff City also paid tribute saying as a player and Coach Soul's impact on our football club was immeasurable he was a hero to all of us a leader in every dressing room and a true gentleman