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Sol Bamba: Cardiff City defender allowed to resume training

Cardiff City centre-back Sol Bamba has been allowed to resume "light, socially-distant training" ahead of the completion of his chemotherapy course.

The 36-year-old was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in January and immediately started his treatment.

The defender is delighted with his early return to training and has appreciated the support he has received so far.

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"There's still a long way to go, but it's a very important step for me and one that I'm so happy to take," Bamba said, as per BBC Sport.

"The last couple of months have been very difficult for me and the family so to be ahead of schedule and out there with the lads enjoying myself has been unbelievable.