In Summary
- Cameroonian footballer Landry Nguemo tragically died on Thursday
- Celtic Pays tribute
- Samuel Eto’o, expressed his sorrow on social media.
Cameroonian footballer Landry Nguemo tragically died on Thursday at the age of 38 in a road accident near Yaoundé.
Nguemo, who scored three goals in 42 appearances for the Indomitable Lions, retired from football in 2020.
The accident occurred a few kilometers from Yaoundé when Nguemo’s car, driven by his chauffeur, collided with a sand truck. Both Ng’uemo and his chauffeur died on the spot.
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FECAFOOT issues Statement
The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation and Nguemo’s former teammate, Samuel Eto’o, expressed his sorrow on social media.
“FECAFOOT have just learned the news of the death of the former Indomitable Lion Landry Nguemo following a traffic accident. “FECAFOOT offer our condolences to those close to him, and to all the family of football,” the statement said.
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Celtic Pays Tribute
Celtic paid tribute to their former player on their website
“Everyone at Celtic Football Club is shocked and saddened at the news of Landry N’Guemo’s passing at the young age of 38,” the club said in a statement.
“The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic Football Club are with Landry’s family and friends at this sad time.”
Nguemo’s Soccer Career
Nguemo played for several clubs during his career, including French sides Saint-Etienne and Bordeaux, who both extended their deepest condolences.
He finished his career in 2019 following a brief time with Norwegian side Kongsvinger.
Between 2006 and 2014, Nguemo amassed 41 caps for Cameroon, representing the Lions at two Africa Cup Of Nations tournaments.
He was an unused substitute in the 2008 final defeat by Egypt in Accra.
Since retirement, the native of Cameroon’s West Province coached the youth team of Nancy and also invested in his homeland.
