Captain Cardiff Solive Welcomes Southampton Victory

Cardiff captain Sol Bamba paid tribute to his 2-1 victory over Southampton on Saturday in the Premier League game at St. Mary's Stadium.

The opening of the Ivorian international was canceled by the strike of Jack Stephens before Kenneth Zohore sealed the victory later for the men of Neil Warnock.

The Bluebirds earned a second consecutive victory for the first time this season to revive their hopes of avoiding relegation at the end of the term as they moved two places above the drop zone.

And the defender believes that the victory will strengthen the team that has gone through a difficult period in recent weeks after the disappearance of the signing of the record carrier club, Emiliano Sala, and the confirmation of his death.

"It has been a tough two weeks and we knew we had to come here and get a result today," Bamba told the club's website. It was not easy, especially with the events that took place recently.

"The result is a mbadive boost, especially at this stage of the season. We want to create a dynamic and go on a series of games. With the coming matches, we know we can get three points each game, especially at home. "

The former Leicester City defender also dedicated the victory and his goal to the late Sala.

"It could not get better and celebrating in front of the fans was huge," he continued.

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"I had a lot in mind after scoring – I knew Emiliano was looking up there today, so it was so good to score the three points."

Bamba, who helped the Bluebirds retain eight draws in 25 league games, now has three goals at the end of the season.

The City of Cardiff will host Watford in its upcoming Premier League match on February 22.