Leeds United issue important message and Cardiff City request to travelling fans ahead of fixture

Leeds United and Cardiff City will join together on Saturday afternoon to pay tribute to former defender Sol Bamba who died recently aged 39.

The ex-Leeds and Cardiff skipper remains highly-regarded at both clubs having played differing but important roles during his respective time with the two sides.

Bamba joined Leeds initially on loan in 2015 before signing permanently and came to be known at Elland Road as an upstanding individual with commendable integrity as well as a committed player on the pitch.

The Ivorian moved to the Bluebirds following the mutual termination of his deal at Leeds and became a club icon in South Wales, captaining the side back to the Premier League in 2018.

Saturday's planned tribute will see a minute's applause before kick-off and again during the 14th minute of the game.

Supporters travelling to the Cardiff City Stadium have also been urged to get to their seats 15 minutes before the 3pm kick-off in order to pay their respects to the former skipper.

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